Inventory & Purchasing Data Analyst

Acme Tools; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Paid Holidays

Maternity Leave

Job summary

Acme Tools is seeking a Purchasing Associate in Grand Forks, ND to support the Purchasing team with inventory analytics, report generation, and vendor promotions. The role emphasizes accuracy, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration with Buyers and the Purchasing Manager.

You will help maintain optimal stock across brick-and-mortar locations, the distribution center, and the eCommerce channel while ensuring timely reporting and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with report-generation and MS Office, especially MS Excel.
• Attention to detail, problem solving, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Run and analyze reports on inventory, sales, clearances, and vendor promotions.
• Maintain inventory levels across stores, DC, and eCommerce with reports.
• Track promotions such as free goods with purchase and BOGOs.
• Update missing purchase orders and adjust inventory in ERP.
• Manage store transfers and vendor returns.
• Assist in setting up new items and maintaining inventory.
• Generate routine reports and organize purchasing documents.
• Coordinate with Purchasing Manager, Buyers and Associate Buyers.
• Other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Inventory management

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Attendance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

ERP system

Job description

Acme Tools is seeking a Purchasing Associate in Grand Forks, ND to support the Purchasing team with inventory analytics, report generation, and vendor promotions. The role emphasizes accuracy, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration with Buyers and the Purchasing Manager.

You will help maintain optimal stock across brick-and-mortar locations, the distribution center, and the eCommerce channel while ensuring timely reporting and proactive problem solving.