Retail Inventory Analyst

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Cost management focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Retail Inventory Analyst to join their Queenstown team. You will analyze inventory data, forecast demand, and optimize stock levels to improve product availability and reduce carrying costs.

This hybrid role requires collaborating with procurement and sales to align inventory strategies, generate performance reports, and implement best-practice controls across retail locations and channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, statistics, mathematics, or related field.
• 2+ years in inventory management or supply chain analysis, preferably in retail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze inventory levels across retail locations and channels.
• Develop accurate demand forecasts to prevent stockouts or overstock.
• Implement inventory control procedures to minimize shrinkage.
• Collaborate with procurement and sales to align strategies with business objectives.
• Generate reports on inventory performance, including turnover, aging, and costs.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in inventory records.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Inventory knowledge

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Statistics/Mathematics

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Retail Inventory Analyst to join their team in Queenstown . This role is crucial for optimizing inventory levels, ensuring product availability, and minimizing carrying costs. You will be responsible for analyzing inventory data, forecasting demand, and implementing strategies to improve stock management processes. This hybrid position offers a fantastic opportunity for a data-driven professional to make a significant impact on the efficiency and profitability of the company's retail operations within the Eastern Cape , working effectively from both the office and a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze inventory levels across all retail locations and distribution channels.
• Develop accurate demand forecasts to ensure optimal stock levels and prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
• Implement inventory control procedures and best practices to minimize shrinkage and obsolescence.
• Collaborate with procurement and sales teams to align inventory strategies with business objectives.
• Generate regular reports on inventory performance, including turnover rates, stock aging, and carrying costs.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in inventory records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory management or supply chain analysis, preferably in retail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL).
• Understanding of forecasting techniques and inventory optimization principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment , balancing office and remote work from Queenstown .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement promoting work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to critical supply chain and inventory strategies.
• Professional development opportunities in supply chain analytics.
• Be part of a company focused on operational efficiency and cost management.