Home Depot Atlanta , GA 30301
Posted 2 months ago
Position Purpose:
The Inventory Analyst works within Supply Chain/Merchandising, and is responsible for partnering with merchants to develop and implement inventory strategies that maximize sales and inventory productivity for a merchandising category. To maximize sales and inventory productivity, it is critical that the Analyst maintain the appropriate in-stock positions and manage inventory in the most effective manner across both stores and SKUs. This Analyst will work closely with merchants, vendors, stores, transportation, distribution, and sourcing to accomplish goals.
The Inventory Analyst is responsible for creating accurate SKU forecasts, developing the inventory and replenishment strategy, managing parameters for each category to execute the replenishment strategy, achieving target in-stock levels and planned inventory turns, and developing recommendations to improve inventory productivity.
The Inventory Analyst also works with our stores and field leadership to execute their category strategies. In addition, this individual participates on strategic process improvement initiatives to improve the overall effectiveness of the tools and processes utilized by the broader Supply Chain Organization.
A typical Sr. Analyst:
Manages 25 vendors
Manages $200m+ of inventory
Supports $800m of annual sales
Key Responsibilities:
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
Position reports to Manager, Inventory Solutions
No direct responsibility for supervising others.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
BA/BS Degree preferred
Candidate must have demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to quickly retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and interpret data.
Strong quantitative skills through knowledge of statistics and quantitative data analysis and interpretation
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Competencies:
Ability to translate analysis to audience and communicate recommendations.
Critical thinking skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions; ability to understand and foresee implications of new information for current and future problem solving.
Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to persuade or influence others.
Strong ability to multitask and handle competing priorities at once.
Strong self-starter with ability to work with little supervision and ability to work with a team.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel
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