Senior Retail Inventory Analytics Lead - Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Retail Inventory Analyst to optimize stock levels and supply chain performance. This fully remote role focuses on reducing stockouts and excess stock while improving turnover across all channels.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven inventory strategies and drive profitability in a growing retail organization. The ideal candidate has strong quantitative skills, 5+ years of experience in inventory management, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail inventory management or supply chain roles.
• Proven experience in demand forecasting, inventory planning, and optimization techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high accuracy.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and ERP systems plus advanced Excel.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI is a strong asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects to deadlines.
• Proactive in identifying issues and proposing solutions.
• Comfortable working in a fully remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor inventory strategies to optimize stock levels.
• Analyze inventory data, sales trends, and forecasts for replenishment.
• Address root causes of discrepancies, stockouts, and overstock.
• Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, and stores to align goals.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and provide regular reports to management.
• Use analytics tools to forecast demand and plan inventory needs.
• Implement best practices for cycle counting and physical inventory.
• Improve inventory management systems and processes.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Stay current with industry best practices and technologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

ERP systems

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Retail Inventory Analyst to optimize stock levels and supply chain performance. This fully remote role focuses on reducing stockouts and excess stock while improving turnover across all channels.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven inventory strategies and drive profitability in a growing retail organization. The ideal candidate has strong quantitative skills, 5+ years of experience in inventory management, and proficiency