Senior Analyst - Inventory

Wesco; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Medical, dental, and vision

Retirement savings plan

Commission structure

Job summary

Wesco in Little Rock, AR seeks a Senior Analyst - Inventory to drive inventory optimization through analytics, reporting, and coordination with purchasing and IT. You will design and run Teradata SQL queries, build reports in Excel/Access, and support cross-functional teams to improve service levels and cost efficiency.

The role requires 3–5+ years in supply chain analytics, strong data mining skills, and the ability to translate business questions into actionable metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics or similar quantitative discipline.
• APICS, CPFM, CPM preferred.
• 2+ years using Microsoft Access and Excel for data analysis and report formatting; statistical software a plus.
• Knowledge of data extraction, data mining and statistical analysis.
• SQL development skills; ability to write complex SQL queries; Teradata familiarity a plus.
• Strong communication; ability to explain analytics to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Produces daily, weekly and monthly production reports; validates data and maintains source codes.
• Develops on-demand and ad-hoc reports; modifies parameters or source code as needed.
• Provides field support by answering questions on report logic or data.
• Handles report design and development from requirements to Teradata SQL, Access databases, and Excel macros.
• Translates questions into quantitative metrics and presents findings to diverse audiences.
• Manages concurrent requests and meets deadlines.
• Supports purchasing and inventory analysis across levels of the organization.
• Maintains parent/child relationships and runs annual audits of settings.
• Administers in-house stock replenishment program (ASR) and related processes.
• Coordinates with IT, purchasing, and customer service to resolve problems.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Data analysis

SQL programming

Teradata SQL

Excel macros

Microsoft Access

Report design

Data mining

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in quantitative field

Tools

Teradata

Microsoft Access

Excel

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Analyst - Inventory the majority of the job is focused on inventory analysis and/or execution of strategies and processes to ensure that inventory and service levels are optimized.

Responsibilities

• 3 years required, 5+ years preferred of supply chain and distribution industry, and knowledge of industry terminology, concepts, and metric.
• 2 years required, 3+ years preferred of hands on report design, development and implementation.
• 2 years required, 3+ years preferred of hands on data mining, decision support, analytics, and Teradata SQL programming. SQL Server or other databases a plus.
• Ensures execution of daily, weekly and monthly production reports, including validating report data, maintaining source codes, and making changes.
• Develops and executes on demand and ad-hoc reports, including modifying report parameters or source code based on specific needs, ability to explain report, and summarizing findings.
• Provides field support by answering questions on report logic or data, including ability to identify problems and recommend right tools and reports to meet specific needs and requests.
• Handles report design and development from gathering requirements to writing Teradata SQL, setting up Microsoft Access databases and writing macros in Excel.
• Gathers and reviews change requests, implements or coordinates implementation of approved changes.
• Works with other functional departments including data services and information systems to identify problems and enhancement opportunities to perform user acceptance testing and other required tasks
• Provides data to support purchasing and inventory related analysis to all levels of the organization, including applying quieries and data and writing and modifying complex SQL data retrieval to gather information.
• Translates business questions into quantitative measurable variables, analyzes large and complex data sets and presents findings in appropriate format for various audiences.
• Manages concurrent requests and meet deadlines.
• Validates and processes all field requests to handle one time demand/usage adjustments.
• Maintains approved parent/child relationships, and runs yearly audit of all parent/child settings.
• Administers in-house automated stock replenishment program (ASR), sets up and maintains branch operations and supplier lines, maintains integrity of quantity breaks and other setting/attributes.
• Supports in-house ASR program, answer field questions, validates and troubleshoots issues, and works with IT, purchasing teams and customer service to resolve problems and correct impact
• Handles functional support for purchasing and inventory tools and systems across all organizational levels. Answers questions, validates data, gathers information for IT and other departments
• Translates business questions into report or analytics requirements and finds solutions based on existing tools and repots, or proposes possible solutions and presents these to management.
• Handles all centralized maintenance tasks ranging from mass upload of inventory attributes to cost markup and markdown programs.
• Administers corporate level programs, including limits of purchasing authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics or similar quantitative discipline.
• APICS, CPFM, CPM preferred.
• 2 years required, 3+ years preferred of proven ability to use advanced functionality of Microsoft Access and Excel for data analysis and report formatting. Statistical software a plus.
• Knowledge of data extraction, data mining and statistical analysis.
• SQL development skills, ability to write complex SQL queries. Familiarity with Teradata a plus.
• Solid communication and support skills. Ability to explain complex concepts and analytics to non-technical audience.
• Strong PC skills, extensive experience with advanced functionality in Microsoft Access (VBA coding) and Excel (macros, pivot tables, data lookups, etc.)
• Attention to details, passion for problem-solving, creative thinking and comfort with ambiguity of requirements and expected results.
• Ability to work independently, check your results, troubleshoot problems and exercise judgment.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills, ability to prioritize and handle many projects at once with ever shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to follow established processes and schedule to deliver timely and consistent report execution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of distribution industry and supply chain, purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures.

Compensation Details: $28.76 - $37.39 Per Hour

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan,subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers abenefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.