Inventory Planning Analyst, Redi Carpet - Atlanta, GA

HD Supply Management•Atlanta, GA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

At Redi Carpet, delivering exceptional service starts with getting inventory right. As an Inventory Planning Analyst based in Atlanta, GA (in-office), you’ll ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time—powering the speed and reliability our customers depend on. This is a high-impact role for a data-driven, detail-oriented professional who thrives on turning insights into action. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally, optimize inventory processes, and drive efficiency within a high-performing supply chain environment.

Requirements

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field.
Certification is required in some areas.

Nice To Haves

Data-driven, detail-oriented professional who thrives on turning insights into action.

Responsibilities

Responsible for category inventory management across the enterprise.
Creating replenishment strategies.
Executing SKU transitions.
Maintaining network balance through parameters.
Collaborating with internal and external cross functional partners.
Leveraging SAP and other systems to execute day-to-day inventory control to consistently achieve fill rates while minimizing Inventory days on hand across the global supply chain.
Identifying and prioritizing root causes of fill rate issues and excess inventory, and driving corrective actions and control mechanisms across cross-functional teams.
Utilizing and monitoring exception reports and daily analytics for all business metrics; taking appropriate and timely action to prevent stock outs, minimize DOH, and expedite delivery to fill potential backorders.
Developing and executing inventory strategy for new SKU introductions, discontinued SKU reductions and dispositions, customer-specific inventory positions, direct import SKU sets, and seasonal inventory requirements.
Auditing product master data (e.g., UoM, vendor SKU number, case quantity) to ensure accuracy.
Partnering with Inventory Analytics and Merchandising teams to proactively identify fill rate and excess inventory issues, and execute respective corrective actions as needed.
Partnering with Demand Management to align inventory system controls (EOQ, min/max, safety stock, velocity rankings) with business objectives.
Analyzing and communicating the impact of proposed changes.
Managing supplier relations and partnering with suppliers to address fill rate, lead time, damaged in-transit issues and supplier return process.
Creating import orders based on containerization requirements.
Collaborating with Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, Inventory, and Finance to incorporate the on-boarding of new products, retirement of old products, customer-specific inventory requirements, regulatory changes, and promotions into the demand planning process and recommendations.
Supporting and executing aged, obsolete and excess inventory reduction strategies – RTV, “fire sale”, contests, transfers, scrap, liquidation, donation, etc.
Analyzing forward buys to reduce exposure to excess inventory on hand.