Inventory Analyst

Graybar • Dallas, TX

12h

About The Position

The Inventory Analyst evaluates, forecasts, and manages inventory to meet customer, branch, district, and Corporate requirements within budgeted investment metrics. The role monitors inventory levels and performance, uses inventory and customer-demand forecasting methods to maintain appropriate product breadth and depth, and works to prevent service failures. It also evaluates supplier performance and makes recommendations to Product Management, tracks materials shipped from zones and adds them to local inventory as sales warrant, maintains the New Items in Stock report, and communicates with field teams and customers. The analyst works with suppliers and National Product Managers to eliminate excess or unwanted merchandise, supports branch Stock Committees as required, and reviews Sales Order Stock for timely disposition.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of inventory management experience.
• Knowledge of basic inventory management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and SAP.
• Ability to create Business Objects reports.
• Communication skills.
• Mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work with all levels of branch and district employees.

Nice To Haves

• 4 or more years of experience.
• A 2-year degree, preferably with a concentration in Business Administration or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Review inventory levels and performance, and take steps to achieve budgeted investment metrics.
• Analyze and evaluate inventory to prevent service failures and use forecasting methods to maintain the appropriate breadth and depth of products in stock.
• Evaluate supplier performance and make recommendations to Product Management based on supplier history and performance.
• Track materials shipped from zones, add them to local inventory as sales warrant, and use the Stocking Decision Report.
• Maintain the New Items in Stock report and communicate with the field and customers.
• Work with suppliers and National Product Managers to eliminate excess or unwanted merchandise.
• Support and participate in branch Stock Committees as required.
• Review Sales Order Stock for timely disposition.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan options.
• Life insurance coverage and options for family coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability benefits at no cost to the employee.
• Profit Sharing Plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid Wellness Day.
• Community Time Off for volunteering.
• Predictable work schedules; no weekends or nights for most roles.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree