Sr. Analyst, Inventory Solutions

Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Sr. Analyst leads and implements projects within the Inventory Planning and Replenishment Organization, overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of new systems and changes to existing systems. The role develops inventory management metrics and reports, supports business requirements, and contributes to business process documentation, design, and improvement. It leads inventory management improvement initiatives and provides data-driven insights and recommendations for resolution.

Serving as a central point of contact for Inventory Planning and Replenishment and logistics, the Sr. Analyst leads cross-functional projects focused on processes and/or systems. The role drives initiatives on aggressive schedules, coordinates efforts across functional groups, and manages change associated with system enhancements, implementations, and process improvements. It also provides technical leadership to project work teams and coaches and mentors Inventory Strategy Analysts.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field related to the job, or knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
• At least 3 years of work experience.
• Critical thinking skills to assess alternative solutions and understand implications of new information for current and future problem solving.
• Solid understanding and use of statistical software to manipulate, analyze, and interpret data.
• Knowledge of statistics, mathematics, and quantitative analysis.
• Proficiency in Access, Excel, IBM, SQL/queries, MS Project, and Visio; familiarity with Visual Basic Scripting and DB2/SQ.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with people from various departments and value team members' perspectives.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree with an emphasis in Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• Previous retail experience in inventory management.
• Understanding of inventory management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects by developing portions of project plans and timelines and coordinating teams across operational areas; ensure on-time delivery of inventory management project goals and requirements.
• Analyze, identify, and implement improvement opportunities and corporate initiatives with measurable annual dollar impact.
• Document business requirements and processes in a standard format.
• Provide ad hoc business analysis, metrics, and reporting to support business needs.
• Model system solutions and scope systems.
• Design and develop inventory management and systems training as required.
• Coach and mentor an Inventory Strategy Analyst on the team.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts and drive change management for system enhancements, implementations, and process improvements.
• Provide technical leadership to project work teams, including selecting team members, assessing capabilities, providing technical training, and evaluating project or program performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior