Inventory Analyst

BJ's Wholesale Club • BJ's Club Support Center Marlborough, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

BJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most. We’re a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future – both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow. The Inventory Analyst (IA) is responsible for driving operational excellence across inventory management, replenishment, and category execution. Ultimately, this role ensures BJ’s delivers the right amount of product to the right club, at the right time, in order to deliver an excellent Member experience. The IA will engage in proactive KPI monitoring, root cause analysis, vendor collaboration, and cross-functional alignment with BJ’s stakeholders to ensure business goals are achieved. The position requires technical aptitude, problem-solving capabilities and the ability to support category transitions, inventory flow, and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory management, replenishment, or category operations.
• Analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business decisions.
• Working knowledge of math concepts, applications, and analysis.
• Excel skills, including formulas, V-lookups, and Pivot Tables.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-through and problem-solving skills.
• Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI tools, including ChatGPT.

Responsibilities

• Monitor KPIs including in-stock performance, inventory levels, salvage rates, and replenishment parameters.
• Conduct root cause analysis for at-risk or under-target metrics and develop action plans with leadership and peer support.
• Review Club inventory levels and sales forecasts within assigned Merchandise Categories to ensure Clubs are allocated the right amount of inventory to maintain targeted in stock goals.
• Suggest DC/club transfers when needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planners, Merchants, and CSC2 to optimize inventory allocation and category execution.
• Serve as vendor replenishment contact.
• Monitor performance and collaborate with vendor partners to ensure that purchase orders are fulfilled completely and delivered on time.
• Purchase, track, manage, and allocate product purchase orders (POs) where applicable (e.g., Ultra Fresh).
• Coordinate category transitions and manage the item lifecycle including discontinuations.
• Monitor and address poor performance trends, escalating risks to leadership and functional partners with recommended solutions.
• Lead holiday inventory and vendor alignment strategies to support seasonal sales and service goals, where applicable
• Plan and manage system parameters to navigate shutdowns, holiday schedules, and operational impacts.
• Demonstrate working knowledge in SAP, Blue Yonder Demand Edge, and Blue Yonder Fulfillment to manage demand forecasting and replenishment parameters.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Free BJ’s Memberships
• Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave)
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits (three medical plans, optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level