Inventory Planning and Procurement Analyst

Midwest Retail Services; Plain City (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Retail Services is seeking an Inventory Planning & Procurement Analyst to convert sales forecasts into actionable purchasing and inventory plans, focusing on fixture inventory, lead times, and import coordination.

You will work with Supply Chain, Sales and Operations to maintain service levels and optimize stock turns. Requires a bachelor's in supply chain and 2–4 years in purchasing or forecasting; proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Business Central.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• 2-4 years experience in purchasing, inventory planning or demand forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Business Central.
• Excellent communication and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate sales forecasts and demand trends into purchase and inventory plans.
• Maintain targeted inventory days-on-hand (DOH) by product and vendor.
• Execute purchasing for key vendors, managing lead times, standard cost, pricing and supplier performance.
• Monitor product velocity, seasonality, and demand shifts to optimise stocking strategies.
• Partner with Sales and Warehouse teams to align purchasing with customer projects.
• Track and report on key metrics such as fill rates, stock turns, and forecast accuracy.

Skills

Excel

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Midwest Retail Services is looking for a sharp, data-driven Inventory Planning & Procurement Analyst to keep our catalog inventory stocked with the right products - in the right quantities, at the right time. You'll turn sales forecasts and customer demand signals into actionable purchasing and inventory plans that maintain strong service levels while managing inventory efficiently.

This role focuses primarily on fixture inventory, lead times, special orders, and import coordination. You'll work closely with our Supply Chain Manager, Sales, and Operations teams to ensure our customers always get what they need - fast.

What You'll Do:

• Translate sales forecasts and demand trends into purchase and inventory plans.
• Maintain targeted inventory days-on-hand (DOH) by product and vendor.
• Execute purchasing for key vendors, managing lead times, standard cost, pricing and supplier performance.
• Monitor product velocity, seasonality, and demand shifts to optimise stocking strategies.
• Partner with Sales and Warehouse teams to align purchasing with customer projects.
• Track and report on key metrics such as fill rates, stock turns, and forecast accuracy.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-4 years of experience in purchasing, inventory planning or demand forecasting, ideally in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Business Central.
• Excellent communication and problem solving abilities.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

What You'll Bring:

• A data-driven mindset with a bias for action.
• The ability to balance customer needs with operational efficiency.
• Accountability, adaptability and teamwork - you'll be part of a tight-knit group that gets things done.

Why Midwest Retail Services:

We're a leading distributor of retail store fixtures and accessories, trusted for reliability, speed and smart inventory management. In this role, you'll directly impact customer satisfaction and company performance - keeping product flowing and projects on track.