Inventory Analyst

Waterworks; Brookfield (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterworks is seeking an Inventory Analyst to optimize inventory levels across multiple warehouses, minimize excess stock, and manage reserves to protect profitability. The role collaborates with Finance, Supply Chain, and Product teams to reduce carrying costs and improve cash flow.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree in business/finance, 2–4 years of analytical experience, and strong Excel skills. Excellent communication and independent work style are essential for success in this on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree, or equivalent, in Business Administration or Finance.
• 2-4 years of experience in an analytical role.
• Inventory management experience a plus.
• Proficient Excel 2007 skills.
• Ability to partner with other departments and take lead role in ensuring proper management of inventory.
• Independent, self starter.
• Detail oriented, with excellent follow‑through skills.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong candidate identified.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze inventory levels across multiple warehouse locations to identify excess, obsolete, unallocated and slow-moving stock.
• Partner with Finance to track and report on liquidation inventory progress, recovery rates, margin and financial impacts.
• Develop dashboards to monitor liquidation performance and identify trends.
• Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to assess inventory aging, demand trends, and Liquidation strategies to align on current and future reserve implications.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Finance to conduct annual review of reserve categorizations and rates and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Identify inventory eligible for scrap or write-off and initiate proper disposal processes.
• Work with operations and warehouse teams to ensure timely execution of scrap activities.
• Partner with Procurement and Quality to assess product disposition (transformation, builds, factory returns, etc)
• Partner with Procurement team to support management of product transitions.
• Identify and track inventory assortment for Liquidation channel including opportunities to maximize inventory recovery value.
• Work with Finance on pricing and margin strategies by line of business and liquidation events
• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, and Warehouse teams to align on inventory strategies regarding the management of liquidation inventory, communicating inventory concerns, risk factors, and reserve implications.
• Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Supply Chain teams to align liquidation efforts with broader business objectives.
• Communicate liquidation plans, timelines, and outcomes to key stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Analytical

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

Excel 2007

Job description

About Waterworks

When you see the world’s most inspiring homes and hotels, you invariably find Waterworks in the mix. For over 40 years, our designs have elevated the bath and kitchen experience, with exquisite fittings, fixtures, hardware and more. We strive to be participants in exceptional design moments not just through our products, but through how our company name shows up in the world at large.

What We Provide

What gives us an edge over our competitors is our people. We work in a highly collaborative, creative environment that values each team member’s contributions to our mission. We empower our associates with extensive training, career growth opportunities, competitive salaries, bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, and 401k retirement savings plan. We offer a generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time) with additional perks like some summer half days and a volunteer day. The company observes at least 8 federal holidays throughout the calendar year plus a floating holiday that associates can use at their discretion.

The Role

The Inventory Analyst is responsible for developing and executing strategies that optimize inventory levels across warehouses by minimizing excess stock and financial risk. This role plays a critical part in protecting company profitability by proactively managing discontinued items, initiating scrap processes, and maintaining an accurate and manageable inventory reserve. Through collaboration with Finance, Supply Chain, and Product teams, the Inventory Analysist helps reduce carrying costs, improve cash flow, and mitigate potential inventory write-offs. By aligning inventory strategies with business objectives, this role ensures that inventory decisions contribute to overall financial health and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze inventory levels across multiple warehouse locations to identify excess, obsolete, unallocated and slow-moving stock.
• Partner with Finance to track and report on liquidation inventory progress, recovery rates, margin and financial impacts.
• Develop dashboards to monitor liquidation performance and identify trends.

Inventory Reserve Management

• Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to assess inventory aging, demand trends, and Liquidation strategies to align on current and future reserve implications.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Finance to conduct annual review of reserve categorizations and rates and ensure compliance with company policies.

Manage Inventory Scrap, Transformation and Disposal Coordination

• Identify inventory eligible for scrap or write-off and initiate proper disposal processes.
• Work with operations and warehouse teams to ensure timely execution of scrap activities.
• Partner with Procurement and Quality to assess product disposition (transformation, builds, factory returns, etc)
• Partner with Procurement team to support management of product transitions.

Manage Liquidation Assortment

• Identify and track inventory assortment for Liquidation channel including opportunities to maximize inventory recovery value.
• Work with Finance on pricing and margin strategies by line of business and liquidation events

Collaboration and Communication

• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, and Warehouse teams to align on inventory strategies regarding the management of liquidation inventory, communicating inventory concerns, risk factors, and reserve implications.
• Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Supply Chain teams to align liquidation efforts with broader business objectives.
• Communicate liquidation plans, timelines, and outcomes to key stakeholders.

Other Duties And Responsibilities As Assigned.

• Strong candidate identified

Requirements

• Bachelors degree, or equivalent, in Business Administration or Finance
• 2-4 years of experience in an analytical role
• Inventory management experience a plus
• Proficient Excel 2007 skills
• Technology savvy – quick learner
• Ability to partner with other departments and take lead role in ensuring proper management of inventory
• Independent, self starter
• Detail oriented, with excellent follow‑through skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong candidate identified

$50,000 - $57,000 a year

Base salary plus bonus opportunity is available for this role.

Our Values

Be Authentic:Engage in real conversations. Communicate honestly with respect and professionalism.

Raise The Bar: Share ideas to uphold our standard of excellence. Never settle for less than the best.

Own It:Be responsible for your results. Empower yourself and others to step forward and lead.

Partner For Perfection:Collaborate with peers and teammates to deliver superior service to our clients.

Love What You Do & Do What You Love: Generate excitement and enthusiasm for our brand and company.

Waterworks is committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate's experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Waterworks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.