Inventory Analyst

HD Supply Management, LLC (USA); New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

HD Supply Management, LLC (USA) seeks an Inventory Analyst to optimize product availability and balance across multiple locations. You will analyze field inventory levels to identify excesses and opportunities for better utilization, repositioning, or pull back.

Responsibilities include analyzing inventory data, coordinating with purchasing on disposition, and creating forecasts to mitigate risks. The role collaborates with several departments to maintain vendor agreements and ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory, supply chain or operations.
• Advanced use of SAP, JDA, Tableau, and/or Microsoft Office.
• Prior knowledge of Oracle R12 purchasing system and vendor agreements in order to understand return processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes inventory data and makes decisions regarding aged inventory reduction.
• Monitors exception reports and daily analytics for aged inventory business metrics.
• Reviews and reports time sensitive exposure to the field in order to move product prior to expiration.
• Teams with purchasing to align disposition of inventory and required data updates.
• Analyzes and communicates impacts of proposed changes to affected teams.
• Partners with various departments on the disposition and retirement of aged products.
• Maintains supplier relations, partners with supplier to address supplier returns, and collaborates with suppliers and purchasing to align on future inventory requirements.
• Works with the category management team to ensure they have all vendor agreements in order to execute returns.
• Analyzes trends and determines methods for reporting excess inventory to the field.
• Collaborates with other analysts to maintain consistency within the regions.
• Creates statistical forecasts and identifies and quantifies risks of inventory on hand.
• Makes recommendations to field leadership on disposition of inventory reserved at 100%.
• Executes projects assigned by the field leadership team.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

JDA

Tableau

Microsoft Office

Oracle R12

Job description

Must reside in the state(s) specified above. This position is only open to residents in the state(s) specified above unless stated otherwise on this job posting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory, supply chain or operations.
• Advanced use of SAP, JDA, Tableau, and/or Microsoft Office.
• Prior knowledge of Oracle R12 purchasing system and vendor agreements in order to understand return processes.

Job Summary

Responsible for utilizing system tools and operational methods to ensure optimal product availability and inventory balance across multiple locations. Analyze field inventory levels to identify potential excesses and opportunities for better utilization, repositioning or pull back.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Analyzes inventory data and makes decisions regarding aged inventory reduction.
• Monitors exception reports and daily analytics for aged inventory business metrics.
• Reviews and reports time sensitive exposure to the field in order to move product prior to expiration.
• Teams with purchasing to align disposition of inventory and required data updates.
• Analyzes and communicates impacts of proposed changes to affected teams.
• Partners with various departments on the disposition and retirement of aged products.
• Maintains supplier relations, partners with supplier to address supplier returns, and collaborates with suppliers and purchasing to align on future inventory requirements.
• Works with the category management team to ensure they have all vendor agreements in order to execute returns.
• Analyzes trends and determines methods for reporting excess inventory to the field.
• Collaborates with other analysts to maintain consistency within the regions.
• Creates statistical forecasts and identifies and quantifies risks of inventory on hand.
• Makes recommendations to field leadership on disposition of inventory reserved at 100%.
• Executes projects assigned by the field leadership team.

Nature and Scope

Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data. Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process. May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.

Work Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Typicaly requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas. For CA, CO, CT, D.C., DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VA, VT, WA Job Seekers: Pay Range $70,200.00-$102,800.00 Annual HDS provides the following benefits to all permanent full-time associates:

• Medical (with Prescription drug coverage)
• dental, and vision plans
• Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day
• Paid Sick Time
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

CA, CO, CT, D.C., DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VA, VT, and WA law requires the posting of the potential salary range for advertised jobs. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including market data, experience, skills, internal equity and other factors.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people. Equal Employment Opportunity HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At HD Supply, we believe that our core purpose is to improve our associates’ lives and equip them with the tools needed to provide exceptional customer experiences every day. As one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, we enable our customers’ success by consistently delivering what they need, where and when they need it.

HD SUPPLY has more than 80 years of experience supporting our customers with leadership positions in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). With 44 distribution centers spread across 25 states and two Canadian provinces, HD Supply provides an expansive offering of approximately 200,000 SKUs featuring high-quality, name-brand and proprietary products – all at competitive prices. Combine this with our industry-leading, value-add services – including localized jobsite delivery, will-call and direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions – and you can see why our more than 300,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their first choice supplier for getting the job done.