Inventory Analyst

2nd Swing, Inc; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with eligible company match

Health Insurance

HSA/FSA options

Discounted Merchandise

Continued Training and Development

Work Life Balance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

2nd Swing, Inc is seeking an Inventory Analyst to keep stock accurate and properly priced across new and used inventory. You will analyze turnover, margins, and market comparisons while coordinating with retail and e-commerce teams.

This role blends data work with golf product knowledge in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Responsibilities include tracking inventory, planning orders from historical data, and driving pricing strategies end-to-end with markdowns and transfers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in inventory analysis, merchandising, retail operations, or a similar analytical role.
• Hands-on experience analyzing inventory across both physical stores and e-commerce.
• Golf industry knowledge or familiarity with golf equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track inventory levels, aging, and sell-through across new and used categories.
• Monitor pricing against market comps to keep positioning competitive.
• Use sell-through and margin data to drive pricing decisions and promotions.
• Execute markdowns, promotions, and transfers end-to-end and measure impact.
• Plan future orders using historical sales data and prior-season performance.
• Build and maintain reporting on turnover, margin, shrink, and stock accuracy.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Data analysis

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Support Office
6752 Shady Oak Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA

Support Office
6752 Shady Oak Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA

The Inventory Analyst keeps our stockaccurate, priced right, andmovingacross both new and used inventory. We buy, sell, and trade thousands of clubs a month, and the value of that inventory shifts constantly with season, model year, and demand. This role sits at the intersection of data and golf equipment —you'llspend as much time in spreadsheets as you dounderstandingthe product itself.

Come work with us, not for us!

2nd Swing is a one of a kind, forward thinking, customer-centric golf retail company. Our employees are highly-valued, while working hard in a positive and supportive culture. At 2nd Swing you will find:

• Vast Exposure to the Golf Industry
• A Commitment to Total Well-Being
• Opportunities to Discover Your Fit and Make an Impact
• A Collaborative and Flexible Environment

Responsibilities:

• Track inventory levels, aging, and sell-through across both new and used product categories
• Monitor pricing against market comps across new and usedproductto keep ourpositioningcompetitive
• Use sell-through, aging, and margin data to drive pricing decisions —identifywhat'smoving too slowly, what needs to accelerate, and where there's room to hold price
• Execute those changes end to end: set markdowns, promotions, and transfers, then measure the impact and adjust
• Analyze trade-in and buy-side data to help set acquisition values by brand, model, and condition grade
• Help plan future orders using historical sales data on comparable models and prior-season performance
• Advise buyers on order quantity, mix, and timing so webuy intothe right product at the right depth
• Build andmaintainreporting on turnover, margin, shrink, and stock accuracy
• Partner with store and e-commerce teams to balance inventory across locations and channels
• Flag trends — new model releases, seasonal swings, category softness

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years in inventory analysis, merchandising, retail operations, or a similar analytical role
• Experience at a company thatoperatesboth physical retail stores and an e-commerce platform
• Hands-on experience analyzing inventory across both channels, including how stock performs differently in-store versus online
• Golf industry knowledge: familiarity with brands, model cycles, and equipment condition standards
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, large data sets); experience with an ERP or inventory management system
• Comfort working with imperfect data and drawing practical conclusions from it
• Ability to move fast and stay nimble — the business moves quickly and priorities can shift week to week
• Detail orientation and follow-through
• Employee Programs
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k with eligible company match
• Health Insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Discounted Merchandise
• Continued Training and Development
• Work Life Balance

Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000 based on previous experience.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

:

Motivations

:

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.