Sales Analyst

Inaba Foods•Uniondale, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Inaba Foods (USA) Inc. is hiring a Sales and Inventory Analyst to support sales operations through forecasting, customer portal setup, sales and product analytics, and administrative support for the sales team. The role calls for familiarity with the CPG retail landscape and contributes to operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and business performance. It is a full-time, in-office position based in Uniondale, New York, as required by company leadership. The analyst collaborates with sales staff to consolidate forecasts, analyzes sales and inventory trends, monitors customer deductions, and produces sales and product performance reports. The position also supports customer onboarding and portal maintenance, conducts operational and financial analysis, develops KPI reporting, maintains accurate internal data, and coordinates administrative tasks and communication across sales, operations, finance, and logistics. Inaba Foods describes itself as a manufacturer of premium pet food, treats, toppers, and complements with a family tradition dating to 1958. Its Japanese parent company provides stability and leadership as the U.S. business expands. The company highlights the opportunity to manage meaningful accounts and influence growth strategy in a collaborative, professional environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in sales operations, forecasting, or analytics in a CPG or retail environment.
Strong analytical and financial skills, with a deep understanding of inventory dynamics.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data modeling.
Familiarity with customer portals and retail compliance systems.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Self-motivated, accountable, and focused on contributing to the bottom line.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems and BI tools.
Experience with Nielsen, IRI, Scintilla, Stackline, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with sales staff to gather, validate, and consolidate product forecasts.
Analyze sales trends and inventory levels to support demand planning and replenishment.
Monitor customer chargebacks and deductions, and forecast and report trends to help minimize their impact.
Create and maintain accurate sales and product performance reports using advanced Excel tools and other software.
Set up and maintain customer portals to support access and integration for sales activities.
Support onboarding and setup of new customer accounts, ensuring required data and compliance documentation are complete.
Provide insights to improve profitability and cost efficiency across sales channels.
Work with operations and finance teams to reconcile forecasts with inventory and financial goals.
Analyze the financial impact of sales strategies and promotional activities.
Develop and distribute regular reporting on KPIs, sales performance, and product trends.
Maintain clean and organized data across internal systems to support accurate decision-making.
Assist sales staff with order tracking, documentation, meeting preparation, and follow-ups.
Coordinate between sales, operations, finance, and logistics teams to support alignment and efficiency.
Perform additional duties as assigned.