Inventory Data Analyst

Ross Stores•Dublin, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Data Analyst is responsible for supporting all inventory planning for the Store Operations Fixture Purchasing team across all Ross and dd’s stores. These responsibilities include the development of fixture inventory forecasts across all Store Operations fixture projects and rollouts, ongoing communication of on hand inventory levels and recommendations for mitigating shortages and obsolescence. Analyst will make recommendations for saving costs and optimizing the fixture and fixture vendor portfolio. Analyst will also be responsible for creating all fixture commitments for all vendors, ensuring adequate lead time for executive review/approval, production, and shipping. Analyst will support ad hoc data requests to support the Fixture Purchasing and Store Operations team. The base salary range for this role is $70,310 – $97,450. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

Requirements

3-5 years’ directly related work experience required.
Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in an analytical field)
A clear understanding of basic financial and statistical concepts.
Excellent organization - able to meet multiple daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
Strong technical skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Smartsheet, as well as ability to learn new business process software applications (PeopleSoft, Coupa)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a wide range of management, vendors, and business partners.
Must be able to build effective working relationships cross-functionally.
Detail oriented, self-sufficient, dependable, and timely
Outstanding work ethic. Motivated to achieve in a high paced environment.

Responsibilities

Forecast fixture inventory needs across all programs that require store fixtures, including new stores, existing stores, and brand maintenance and repair.
Own development, calendaring, and execution of domestic and import inventory commitments that meet all project execution timelines.
Maintain and routinely communicate on-hand inventory levels. Make recommendations to avoid shortages and mitigate liability from slow moving and/or obsolete inventory.
Identify opportunities to save cost and simplify the portfolio by tracking and analyzing usage across programs. Maintain optimal allocation as directed by leadership.
Own development and documentation of all fixture inventory processes. Routinely assess execution of fixture inventory, design feedback loops to identify process gaps and opportunities, develop and implement recommendations upon approval of supervisor.
Maintain data integrity of all fixture items to ensure system has up to date pricing, specifications, lead time, and descriptions.
Manage the accuracy of fixture list and descriptions entered in PeopleSoft. Consistently maintains data in PeopleSoft system by deleting old/obsolete fixture part numbers.
Lead the creation and maintenance of Inventory Management tools to optimize cost, freight, and availability.
Manage inventory tracking encompassing all vendors; ensure that forward commitments are made in a timely manner.
Support the Fixture Purchasing team during peak periods by creating Purchase Orders.
Maintain accurate master part list, update based on tests and changes to prototype, and communicate changes to business partners in a timely manner.
Execute ad hoc fixture pricing, summary project pricing, and quarterly purchase obligations.
Develop relationships with vendors to collaborate on forecasts and inventory needs.
Lead calls with vendors to review inventory levels and forecasts.