Inventory Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

HSA/FSA options

Discounted Merchandise

Continued Training and Development

Work Life Balance

Job summary

2nd Swing Golf is seeking an Inventory Analyst to keep stock accurate and well-priced across both new and used inventories. You will track aging, sell-through, and market pricing to stay competitive, while leveraging data to drive acquisitions and future orders.

The role sits at the intersection of data and golf equipment, requiring strong Excel skills and experience with ERP or inventory systems. This position is based in Eden Prairie, MN, with full-time hours and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in inventory analysis, merchandising, retail operations, or a similar analytical role.
• Experience at a company that operates both physical retail stores and an e-commerce platform.
• Hands-on experience analyzing inventory across both channels, including in-store vs online performance.
• 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.
• Detail orientation and ability to move fast as business priorities shift weekly.

Responsibilities

• Track inventory levels, aging, and sell-through across both new and used product categories.
• Monitor pricing against market comps to keep positioning competitive.
• Use sell-through, aging, and margin data to adjust pricing decisions and promotions.
• Execute markdowns, promotions, transfers end-to-end and measure impact.
• Analyze trade-in and buy-side data to help set acquisition values by brand/model.
• Plan future orders using historical sales data on comparable models and prior-season performance.
• Advise buyers on order quantity, mix, and timing to stock the right products.
• Build and maintain reporting on turnover, margin, shrink, and stock accuracy.
• Partner with store and e-commerce teams to balance inventory across locations and channels.
• Flag trends like new model releases and seasonal swings.

Skills

Inventory analysis

Retail operations

Data analysis

Excel

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Description

The Inventory Analyst keeps our stock accurate, priced right, and moving across 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'll spend as much time in spreadsheets as you do understanding the product itself.

Job Details

The Inventory Analyst keeps our stock accurate, priced right, and moving across 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'll spend as much time in spreadsheets as you do understanding the 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 used product to keep our positioning competitive
• Use sell-through, aging, and margin data to drive pricing decisions — identify what's moving 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 we buy into the right product at the right depth
• Build and maintain reporting 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 that operates both 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

Full-Time Benefits

• 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.