Inventory Analyst

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Analyst to optimize inventory levels across the network, ensuring products move to the right location at the right time and volume.

You’ll lead inventory activities for key categories and partner with Merchandising, Marketing, Pricing, and Supply Chain to build long-term category strategies. This role emphasizes core execution—placing vendor POs, monitoring KPI metrics, and solving out-of-stock issues—while fostering collaboration with internal

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel and analytical skills with retail math proficiency.
• Experience with inventory management systems (Blue Yonder, Relex, Manhattan Associates, or SAP).
• 2–5 years of planning/inventory management experience; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders from vendors to distribute centers to maintain adequate inventory.
• Review KPIs such as weeks of supply and in-stock depth to maintain proper inventory levels.
• Track vendor POs from order point to DC to ensure on-time, in-full delivery.
• Perform root-cause analysis of supplier issues to sustain performance.
• Monitor product flow and inventory-turn to optimize stock levels.
• Participate in lifecycle management for slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive inventory strategy.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Retail math

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Blue Yonder

Relex

Manhattan Associates

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

The Inventory Analyst will be responsible for optimizing inventory levels at each node of the network and ensuring product is moving to the right location at the right time, with the right volume. The Inventory Analyst will manage the most critical or complex business categories on each team and serves as a leader regarding all inventory activities for their assigned businesses. A best-in-class Inventory Analyst will help build a long-term strategy for the category in partnership with their manager & cross functional partners across Merchandising, Marketing, Pricing, & Supply Chain.

What will you do?

Core Execution

• Place purchase orders from vendors to AAP Distribution Centers to maintain adequate inventory to support AAP Company Owned stores and hundreds of Independently operated stores


• Ensure that proper inventory levels are maintained by consistently reviewing KPIs such as weeks of supply and depth in-stock metrics


• Track vendor PO’s from order point to DC to ensure vendors are shipping on time and in full


• Root cause supplier issues to maintain acceptable performance


• Monitor product flow throughout the supply chain to create an excellent customer experience


• Participate in Lifecycle Management review process; determine path forward for slow moving product and obsolete inventory


• Monitor inventory-turn performance and identify opportunities to optimize inventory levels


• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting when stores or DCs are out of stock

Collaboration/Partnership Leader in establishing a strong, collaborative, vendor-facing relationship to ensure expectations are defined and achieved Mentor and develop less experienced Inventory Planners with day-to-day responsibilities Develop and foster a cohesive team environment with immediate team and cross-functional partners alike

Business Analysis/Insights Review KPIs and reporting against targets to provide visibility to partners and leadership. Work with key partners to measure progress against targets Ability to tell data-driven stories, using information from multiple sources, to provide actionable insights Ability to work with large amounts of data and create reports for Senior Management team Conduct ad hoc analysis to understand business opportunities and develop plans to address

Communication Effectively communicate with cross functional teams, field team members and leadership to present data and resolution Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to influence an optimal outcome Proactively communicate and resolve all issues regarding product flow from Vendor to DC to Store and resolve potential service disruptions

Location & Work Availability This position is Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote), based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Qualifications

Advanced Excel and analytical skills required, with strong aptitude in retail math and inventory management. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in these areas to be considered for this position.

Experience & familiarity in inventory management systems and Software (in Blue Yonder, Relex or Manhattan Associates, or SAP)

Self-motivated, passionate, and enthusiastic individual ready to bring energy and excitement to lead their business Outstanding organizational skills with a natural curiosity and interest in problem solving Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and delegate workload, juggling multiple concurrent projects and deliverables Strong sense of urgency to change, adapt, and push processes forward Curiosity to ask \"why\" behind the data and dig into the root cause opportunities.

Certifications, Experience, and Education: Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a planning and/or inventory management field; and Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or other related field; or Equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Benefits Summary

We believe in supporting our Team Members and those they love through comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Learn more here: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

Company Overview

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-self customers. As of January 3, 2026, Advance operated 4,305 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also served 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

California Residents click below for Privacy Notice: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-self customers. As of October 5, 2024, Advance operated 4,781 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,125 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.