Inventory Management Analyst: Optimize Stock & Forecasting

CS Recruiting; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Recruiting is seeking an Inventory Management Analyst in Highland Park, IL. The role focuses on inventory planning and control across multiple warehouses, demand forecasting with Sales alignment, and performance analytics using BI tools.

You will drive stock optimization, replenishment, and cross-functional collaboration with procurement and logistics to ensure product availability while minimizing costs.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in inventory analysis, supply chain planning, or related analytical roles.
• Experience in food distribution, perishables, consumer packaged goods, or import/export operations preferred.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple locations is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with BI/reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels across multiple warehouses and cold storage facilities.
• Analyze inventory trends and optimize stock positions.
• Maintain target inventory levels based on forecasts, lead times, seasonality, and service level objectives.
• Identify slow-moving, excess, and at-risk inventory and recommend corrective actions.
• Support replenishment planning to minimize carrying costs and ensure product availability.
• Manage inventory allocation decisions during periods of constrained supply.
• Collaborate with Sales to understand demand patterns and forecast changes.
• Develop inventory scenarios and contingency plans for supply disruptions.
• Create and maintain inventory dashboards and monitor key metrics.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics to align purchasing and inbound schedules.
• Assist Sales with inventory availability tracking and traceability documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Prioritization

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

CS Recruiting is seeking an Inventory Management Analyst in Highland Park, IL. The role focuses on inventory planning and control across multiple warehouses, demand forecasting with Sales alignment, and performance analytics using BI tools.

You will drive stock optimization, replenishment, and cross-functional collaboration with procurement and logistics to ensure product availability while minimizing costs.