Analyst, Inventory Deployment and Channel Strategy

Genuine Parts Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking an Inventory Deployment and Channel Strategy Analyst to optimize inventory across the NAPA network, aligning deployment with service levels and profitability. You will leverage data and analytics to identify opportunities, partner with Inventory Planning, DC Operations, and Store Operations, and move beyond reporting to influence decisions.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement of planning capabilities to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in inventory planning, replenishment, supply chain, merchandising, analytics, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with large datasets and reporting tools.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory optimization and deployment across channels.
• Analyze metrics such as fill rate, in-stock, turns, and weeks of supply.
• Develop and maintain inventory dashboards and reports.
• Collaborate with Inventory Planning, DC Operations, and Store Ops.
• Translate data insights into actionable recommendations.
• Assist cross-functional teams to improve inventory performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Related field coursework

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Job Summary

The Inventory Deployment and Channel Strategy Analystis responsible forsupporting inventory optimization, inventory deployment through different channels, and service level performance across the NAPA network. This roleleveragesdata, analytics, and business insights toidentifyopportunities, solve inventory challenges, and improve customer availability while balancing inventory investment.The Inventory Deployment Analyst serves as a key business partner to Inventory Planning, Distribution Center Operations, and Store Operations teams by providing actionable analysis and recommendations that improve inventory flow, in-stock performance, and overall businessresults. Thisrole is expected to move beyond reporting and actively contribute to inventory decisions, process improvements, and continuous enhancement of planning capabilities

Responsibilities

Inventory Deployment

• Analysis of investment and timing to implement newly stocked skus into stores.
• Monitor key inventory metrics including fill rate, in-stock percentage, inventory turns, weeks of supply, excess inventory, and service levels.
• Identifyinventory opportunities and risks through proactive analysis.
• Support replenishment and inventory planning activities to improve inventory productivity and customer service.
• Recommend actions to improveinventoryhealth and network performance.

Reporting & Business Insights

• Develop,maintain, and enhance inventory reporting and dashboards.
• Analyze large datasets toidentifytrends, opportunities, and root causes.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory and performance reporting.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Support recurring KPI reporting and performance reviews.

Root Cause Analysis

• Investigate inventory and service performance issues.
• Identifydrivers of fill rate gaps, inventory shortages, and excess inventory.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies todetermineroot causes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop corrective action plans.
• Measure and report effectiveness of implemented solutions.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Distribution Centers, Store Operations, and Supplier Management teams.
• Support business initiatives requiring inventory analysis and planningexpertise.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Identifyopportunities to improve inventory deployment processes and reporting capabilities.
• Recommend automation opportunities to improve efficiency and decision quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance inventory management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related fieldrequired;
• 1-3years ofexperience in inventory planning, replenishment, supply chain, merchandising, analytics,finance,or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with large datasets and reporting tools.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in retail, distribution, automotive aftermarket, or supply chain environments.
• Experience with inventory planning or replenishment systems.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other analytics tools.
• Knowledge of inventory optimization concepts and forecasting methodologies.
• Experience supporting cross-functional business initiatives.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Standard office environment with the ability to sit, stand, andoperateoffice equipment.
• Travel may berequiredoccasionally.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed during peak business cycles or project demands

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.