Inventory Analytics & Forecasting Specialist

USA MOT Motion Industries, Inc.; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking an Inventory Data Analyst to maximize profits and service by optimizing inventory across locations. You will consult on best practices, develop new programs from data trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business or analytics, project management experience, and strong data analytics skills with BI tools. A robust understanding of inventory systems and training delivery will be essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, statistics, analytics, or equivalent field work experience.
• Experience managing projects.
• Background in quantitative thinking and statistical data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Enforces Motion's inventory policies and procedures in daily communication with field leadership.
• Understands data governance and control distribution of company inventory data points.
• Ensures full compliance of audit policies of Obsolescence Program and Physical Inventory / DC Mock Inventory.
• Finds new insights and trends which helps identify and solve complicated supply chain problems.
• Creates automatic dashboards using current or future tools.
• Collaborates with all areas of the supply chain to identify and understand inventory opportunities.
• Builds simulation models which forecast outcomes of changes to policies or procedures.
• Delivers comprehensive reports in a presentation or written format.
• Works with the IT Department to enhance current and future inventory systems.
• Creates and delivers critical inventory trainings.
• Supports excess inventory initiatives.
• Participants in the annual inventory business plan.

Skills

Microsoft Access

Excel

SQL

PowerPoint

Tableau

Power BI

Qlik

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/analytics

Job description

Motion Industries is seeking an Inventory Data Analyst to maximize profits and service by optimizing inventory across locations. You will consult on best practices, develop new programs from data trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business or analytics, project management experience, and strong data analytics skills with BI tools. A robust understanding of inventory systems and training delivery will be essential.