Inventory Analyst

Brightspeed • Charlotte, NC

31d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for an Inventory Analyst to join our growing Administrative Services Team! In this role, you will report directly to the Manager, Supply Chain. You will be a visible member of the Supply Chain team executing daily tactical business processes to support functional inventory planning areas and strategic objectives covered under the Supply Chain charter. The ideal candidate will strive to provide an outstanding level of service to all internal customer groups and proactively seek out opportunities to improve existing business operations. Come help us build the best and fastest fiber-optic network in America!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
• 2+ years of Supply Planning, Deployment Planning, Inventory/Replenishment Planning, or Production Planning experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Macros)
• Strong business acumen and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience working with large and complex data sets to drive business decisions
• Track record of delivering results and an ability to operate in both a long term strategic as well as short term tactical scope in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Fluent understanding of MRP principles and experience leveraging tools, processes, and data to drive optimal business results
• Must be highly organized and possess strong data extraction and analytical capabilities with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to manage competing priorities, driving both strategic and tactical activities in parallel
• Experience leading and influencing both internal and external teams in an ambiguous environment while maintaining a customer centric philosophy

Nice To Haves

• Demand Planning/Forecasting Experience
• SAP ECC or S4/Hana
• Telecommunications industry experience
• 4+ years of direct MRP experience
• Proven ability to manage large and complicated projects with experience leading cross-functional projects and teams

Responsibilities

• Execute daily systems operations and maintenance as assigned to support the flow of inventory movements
• Monitor stock levels and implement corrective actions consistent with department strategy
• Generate forecasts within the larger scope of a collaborative demand planning process
• Conduct ad hoc analysis of escalated business scenarios and critical SKUs
• Establish and maintain tactical reporting for pertinent business objectives
• Provide service and support to decentralized operations team members

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health.
• Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees