Inventory Strategy & Analytics Lead

Advance Auto Parts; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking an Inventory Analyst to optimize inventory levels across the network, ensuring the right product is at the right place at the right time. You will lead critical categories, partnering with Merchandising, Marketing, Pricing, and Supply Chain to build long-term strategies.

The role requires advanced Excel, strong analytical skills, and experience with inventory management systems.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel and analytical skills required, with strong aptitude in retail math and inventory management.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain

Tools

Blue Yonder

Relex

Manhattan Associates

SAP

Job description

Advance Auto Parts is seeking an Inventory Analyst to optimize inventory levels across the network, ensuring the right product is at the right place at the right time. You will lead critical categories, partnering with Merchandising, Marketing, Pricing, and Supply Chain to build long-term strategies.

The role requires advanced Excel, strong analytical skills, and experience with inventory management systems.