Jobber Inventory Analyst

The Jobber Inventory Analyst functions as the Inventory Control administrator for Ozark Sales and maintains Inventory Control applications. The Analyst will also assist with pricing and inventory control needs related to the department and its affiliates while managing incoming calls and ensuring inquiry resolutions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintain an open line of communication with Parts City affiliates and the sales management team on all aspects of inventory control related to the efficiency and profitability of O'Reilly/Ozark Automotive and its affiliates.

Manage the day to day operations of the Parts City inventory control department

Use integrated inventory management software to identify and maintain appropriate Parts City store inventories.

Perform statistical analysis of SKUs based on customer sales history, market area, competitive situations, industry trends, and customer expectations.

Coordinate recommended stocking level changes with store owners, managers and jobber District Sales Managers.

Establish and maintain relationships with the O'Reilly Inventory Control team to monitor upcoming projects, new product information and identify new department processes to improve our own.

Complete annual or special request line reviews for all Parts City affiliate stores.

Manage store stocking levels by line/product line for Parts City affiliates.

Coordinate new store orders, recalls, and planogram updates.

Assist in Ozark Sales and Acquisition department functions.

Participate in project planning meetings and communicate changeover related information to other members of the department as well as Parts City affiliates.

Travel to potential Parts City store affiliates to identify inventory needs and store layout changes in conjunction with a store changeover.

Travel to store changeover to participate in store inventory and product install. (Travel required 10-12 weeks per year.)

Perform all other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Must be able to lift and carry 20/40/60 pounds occasionally

1-year previous experience with auto parts

Experience in data and number analysis

Excellent customer services skills

Desired:

Associate degree in a computer related field

Experience in the automotive aftermarket

Extensive help support experience

Proficiency in Excel, MS Access, VBA, SQL

O'Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O'Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off

• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs

• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs

• Opportunities for Career Growth

O'Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations: Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.