Remote Senior Retail Inventory Strategist

Placements24; Queenstown; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-friendly culture

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Retail Inventory Analyst for a fully remote role. You will optimize stock levels, use forecasting models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize profitability while minimizing holding costs.

This senior position requires strong analytics, ERP/IMS experience, and excellent communication to influence decisions from anywhere. The role emphasizes data-driven inventory strategies, cycle optimization, and resilience across channels, with remote

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in retail inventory analysis, planning, or related supply chain roles.
• Expertise in inventory forecasting, demand planning, and optimization techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and statistical modeling using Excel, SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience with inventory management systems (IMS) and ERP software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fully remote team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field; Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced inventory forecasting and planning models to optimize stock across channels.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and promotions to predict future demand.
• Monitor inventory performance, identify drivers of stockouts and overstocks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with merchandising and buying to establish replenishment strategies and safety stock.
• Manage and refine IMS/ERP systems to ensure data accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop KPIs and provide regular reports to senior management.

Skills

Inventory forecasting

Demand planning

SQL

Python

Excel

ERP/IMS

Remote collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Analytics

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

IMS software

Data visualization (Power BI/Tableau)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Retail Inventory Analyst for a fully remote role. You will optimize stock levels, use forecasting models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize profitability while minimizing holding costs.

This senior position requires strong analytics, ERP/IMS experience, and excellent communication to influence decisions from anywhere. The role emphasizes data-driven inventory strategies, cycle optimization, and resilience across channels, with remote