Retail Inventory Analyst

Family Farm and Home•Muskegon, MI

About The Position

Family Farm and Home is seeking an Inventory Analyst to join their Merchandising and Supply Chain team. This role will utilize data and analytics to ensure the correct products are available in the right stores at the right time. The position offers hands-on experience in inventory planning, forecasting, merchandising, supply chain operations, and financial analysis, with collaboration across various business departments. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate aiming to build a career in retail analytics, supply chain, merchandising, planning, or business strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft tools and familiarity with data analysis tools.
Ability to work with large data sets and identify meaningful trends.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn.

Nice To Haves

Internship, project, or classroom experience involving data analysis, forecasting, supply chain, retail, or finance.
Experience using Excel functions such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and basic data modeling.
Experience with analytical tools.

Responsibilities

Analyze sales, inventory, and financial performance to identify trends and opportunities.
Develop recommendations to improve product availability and inventory productivity.
Create reports and dashboards to support organizational decision-making.
Present findings and insights to business partners and leadership teams.
Manage inventory forecasts and replenishment plans using industry-leading tools.
Ensure stores have necessary products while minimizing excess inventory.
Support seasonal planning, promotions, and new product launches.
Monitor inventory performance and recommend adjustments.
Collaborate with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, and Store Operations teams.
Partner with Product Merchants to evaluate product performance and identify opportunities.
Participate in cross-functional projects to improve business processes and customer experience.
Analyze vendor and supply chain performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Support initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance inventory flow.
Contribute to strategic projects driving company growth and profitability.