Regional Inventory & Procurement Analyst

BlueLinx Corporation; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueLinx Corporation is seeking an Inventory Analyst – Procurement & Supply Chain to optimize inventory investment, procurement activities, and product availability. You will work with branches, sales teams, suppliers, and operations to minimize costs and maximize profitability.

This role emphasizes data-driven forecasting, inventory analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to improve turns, reduce stockouts, and support sales growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in inventory management, procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or distribution.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory planning software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to support customer demand while minimizing excess inventory.
• Analyze inventory turns, stock-outs, backorders, dead stock, overstock, and obsolete inventory.
• Lead SKU rationalization initiatives to improve inventory productivity and warehouse efficiency.
• Identify inventory imbalances and recommend transfers between locations when appropriate.
• Develop stocking strategies and inventory replenishment models based on sales trends and forecasts.
• Conduct regular inventory reviews and collaborate with branch teams to address inventory concerns.
• Create, manage, and monitor purchase orders for assigned product categories.
• Analyze purchasing requirements and forecast inventory needs based on sales trends, seasonality, and market conditions.
• Coordinate with suppliers to manage lead times, order quantities, pricing, and product availability.
• Evaluate vendor performance related to service levels, fill rates, and delivery accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to reduce landed costs and improve procurement efficiency.
• Support volume-buy opportunities and strategic purchasing initiatives.
• Utilize sales, inventory, and market data to forecast demand and inventory requirements.
• Develop reports and dashboards that track key inventory and purchasing metrics.
• Analyze trends and provide recommendations to improve inventory productivity and working capital utilization.
• Monitor purchasing performance and inventory-related KPIs.
• Present findings and recommendations to management teams.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, or related field

APICS/CPIM or other supply chain certifications

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory planning software

Job description

BlueLinx Corporation is seeking an Inventory Analyst – Procurement & Supply Chain to optimize inventory investment, procurement activities, and product availability. You will work with branches, sales teams, suppliers, and operations to minimize costs and maximize profitability.

This role emphasizes data-driven forecasting, inventory analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to improve turns, reduce stockouts, and support sales growth in a fast-paced environment.