Sales Analytics & Inventory Planner

INABA FOODS (USA), INC.; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inaba Foods (USA) Inc. is seeking a Sales and Inventory Analyst to support sales operations with accurate forecasting, customer portal setup, and product analytics in a full-time, in-office role based in Oak Brook, IL.

The position emphasizes improving financial accuracy, operating efficiency, and collaboration across sales, operations, and finance teams, with responsibilities spanning reporting, data management, and onboarding of new customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in sales operations, forecasting, or analytics in a CPG or retail environment.
• Strong analytical and financial skills with a deep understanding of inventory dynamics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling); experience with ERP systems and BI tools a plus.
• Familiarity with customer portals and retail compliance systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales staff to gather, validate, and consolidate product forecasts.
• Analyze sales trends and inventory levels to support demand planning and replenishment.
• Monitor customer chargebacks and deductions; forecast and report on trends to help minimize impact.
• Create and maintain accurate sales and product performance reports using advanced Excel tools and other software.

Skills

Forecasting

Sales analytics

Inventory management

ERP experience

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Inaba Foods (USA) Inc. is seeking a Sales and Inventory Analyst to support sales operations with accurate forecasting, customer portal setup, and product analytics in a full-time, in-office role based in Oak Brook, IL.

The position emphasizes improving financial accuracy, operating efficiency, and collaboration across sales, operations, and finance teams, with responsibilities spanning reporting, data management, and onboarding of new customers.