CPG Sales & Inventory Analyst | Forecasting & Analytics

INABA FOODS (USA), INC.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Inaba Foods (USA), Inc. is seeking a Sales and Inventory Analyst to support sales operations through forecasting, customer portal setup, and analytics.

The role is an in-office, full-time position based in Torrance, CA, reporting to the sales team and collaborating with operations and finance. The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years of experience in a CPG or retail setting, strong Excel skills, and a solid grasp of inventory dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in sales operations, forecasting, or analytics in a CPG or retail environment.
• Strong analytical and financial skills with understanding of inventory dynamics.
• Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling); ERP and BI tools a plus.
• Familiarity with customer portals and retail compliance systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales staff to gather, validate, and consolidate product forecasts.
• Analyze sales trends and inventory levels to support demand planning and replenishment.
• Monitor customer chargebacks and deductions; forecast and report on trends.
• Create and maintain accurate sales and product performance reports using advanced Excel tools and other software.
• Serve as liaison between sales, operations, finance, and logistics to ensure alignment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel advanced

Forecasting

Inventory dynamics

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Inaba Foods (USA), Inc. is seeking a Sales and Inventory Analyst to support sales operations through forecasting, customer portal setup, and analytics.

The role is an in-office, full-time position based in Torrance, CA, reporting to the sales team and collaborating with operations and finance. The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years of experience in a CPG or retail setting, strong Excel skills, and a solid grasp of inventory dynamics.