Inventory Analyst

Insight Global; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A staffing and consulting firm in Atlanta is seeking an Inventory Analyst to manage procurement and inventory functions. The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, SQL proficiency, and strong Excel skills. Responsibilities include maintaining service levels and communicating with vendors. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing/inventory planning experience, preferably with a large company.
• Experience managing and running product categories.
• Proficiency in SQL and Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, xlookups).

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders for timely replenishment of Distribution Centers.
• Communicate with vendors and company branches to ensure smooth information flow.
• Maintain service levels to customers.
• Monitor vendor performance and take corrective actions.
• Coordinate returns to vendors for damaged merchandise.
• Adjust inventory to capture future sales.

Skills

Purchasing/inventory planning experience

SQL experience

Strong Excel knowledge

Job description

Inventory Analyst

This role is offered by Insight Global and is based in Atlanta, GA. Responsibilities include maintaining customer service levels (fill rates), efficiently using inventory assets, and communicating with branches and vendors as part of the company’s procurement and inventory functions.

Base Pay Range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Must Haves

• 2+ years of purchasing/inventory planning experience (some of this experience needs to be with a large company)
• Experience fully managing and running their own category of products
• SQL experience – ability to run and adjust queries
• Strong Excel knowledge – pivot tables, vlookups, xlookups and percent changes (will have to take an Excel test)

Plusses

• Process improvement experience

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Creating purchase orders to facilitate the timely replenishment of Distribution Centers
• Communicating with both assigned vendors and/or company branches to ensure smooth flow of information and goods
• Maintaining agreed upon service levels (fill rates) to our customers
• Meeting or exceeding inventory turn goals
• Monitoring vendor performance (fill rate and on-time delivery) and taking corrective action where necessary
• Coordinating returns to the vendors for damaged and discontinued merchandise
• Monitoring inventory at all assigned locations and recommending transfers as appropriate to eliminate “overstock”
• Reviewing missed demand and adjusting inventory to capture future sales
• Other duties as assigned

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Analyst

Industries: Retail

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)