Inventory Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401k with match

Health Insurance

HSA/FSA options

Discounted Merchandise

Continued Training and Development

Work Life Balance

Job summary

2nd Swing in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking an Inventory Analyst to keep stock accurate, priced right, and moving across both new and used inventory. You’ll blend data work with golf product knowledge, spending time in spreadsheets and understanding the product line.

Responsibilities include tracking levels, aging, and sell-through; pricing against market comps; and building ongoing reports while coordinating with stores and e-commerce to balance inventory.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in inventory analysis or retail analytics.
• Experience with stores and e-commerce platforms.
• Strong Excel with pivot tables and lookups.
• Knowledge of golf industry brands and cycles.

Responsibilities

• Track inventory levels, aging, and sell-through.
• Monitor pricing against market comps.
• Set markdowns, promotions, transfers and measure impact.
• Analyze trade-in and buy-side data for acquisition values.
• Plan future orders using historical sales data.
• Advise buyers on order quantity and timing.
• Build reporting on turnover, margin, stock accuracy.
• Balance inventory across locations and channels.
• Flag trends for new model releases and seasonal swings.

Skills

Excel skills

Inventory analysis

Data analysis

Retail operations

ERP experience

Tools

ERP software

Job description

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.

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