Inventory & Capex Analyst - OTB NAM Inventory & Capex Analyst - OTB NAM

OTB Spa•New York, NY

About The Position

The Capex & Inventory Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and optimization of inventory, Open to Buy and Capex across all stores, warehouses, and e-commerce channels. The role supports financial and operational decision‑making through detailed analysis of inventory performance, gross margin, OTB execution, and capital investments. Acting as a key business partner to Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Retail, the Capex & Inventory Analyst provides financial transparency, variance analysis, and decision‑support insights to optimize working capital, capital allocation, and overall profitability.

Requirements

3–5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, auditing, or working capital management, ideally in luxury or premium retail.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or related field.
Strong knowledge of retail operations, stock flows, and inventory procedures.
Strong knowledge in leasing accounting. IFRS16 a plus.
Proficiency in ERP, POS, and inventory management systems (S4HANA and SAP Sales and Distribution).
Advanced Excel skills and comfort with data analysis.
Experience in multi-store, multi-channel and multi-brands luxury environments.
Knowledge of audit standards and inventory control frameworks.
Experience working with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
Exceptional attention to detail and high accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with store teams.
Proactive, organized, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced luxury environment.
High reliability, integrity, and commitment to operational excellence.
Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and be able to provide proof of employment eligibility upon request. Employment is contingent upon the successful verification of this authorization in compliance with federal immigration laws.

Responsibilities

Perform inventory reconciliation and variance analysis, including physical stock counts.
Support inventory valuation and the preparation of provisions (shrinkage, slow‑moving, and damaged stock).
Develop, implement, and enforce inventory control procedures and standards across all retail locations, including cycle count policies.
Prepare and monitor monthly inventory KPIs (accuracy, ageing, DOI, stock coverage, sell‑through) and related management dashboards.
Analyze inventory trends and gross margin performance across brands, channels, and markets to identify risks and optimization opportunities.
Monitor and manage Open‑to‑Buy budgets, tracking actuals vs. forecast and identifying risks and opportunities.
Ensure disciplined OTB execution to optimize stock levels, support sell‑through, and prevent overstock or underbuy situations. Provide financial insights and recommendations to guide purchasing and replenishment decisions.
Monitor and analyze CAPEX spending related to store openings, refurbishments, fixtures, and IT assets.
Track CAPEX budgets vs. actuals and support investment reporting and post‑implementation reviews.
Support investment store openings projects supporting senior management for HQ dashboards.
Support inventory governance, internal controls, and compliance with corporate policies and local requirements.
Support Finance during monthly closing activities related to inventory balances, provisions, and depreciation and amortization.
Partner cross‑functionally to ensure data accuracy and operational alignment.