Store Inventory Analyst I

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Stock plan

401k plan

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts seeks a detail‑oriented inventory analyst to maintain store inventories and optimize stocking levels across assigned stores in Kentucky. You will analyze past sales history, market data, and vehicle registrations to drive replenishment orders and maximize sales potential.

Using integrated inventory software, you will approve stock changes, complete line reviews, and work with store, district, and regional managers to make informed stocking decisions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Driven by customer service and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills are expected.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, and Windows-based email management.
• Good organizational attributes and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Must convey a positive and professional image.

Responsibilities

• Maintain store inventories and stocking levels for assigned stores.
• Use inventory management software to identify and adjust inventories.
• Analyze SKUs based on sales history, market area, and competitive data.
• Approve/reject/adjust stock change requests and complete line reviews.
• Collaborate with store, district, and regional managers on stocking decisions.
• Advise store teams on procedural processes.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Professional image

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Windows email management

Job description

Responsible for maintenance of retail store inventories. Analyze and implement stocking levels that will create replenishment orders, by schedule and insure the proper mix of items so that each store can maximize the sales potential.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Use integrated inventory management software to identify and maintain assigned stores inventories.

Perform statistical analysis of SKUs based on past sales history, market area, competitive situations, vehicle registrations, etc.

Approve/reject/adjust premark change requests from assigned stores.

Complete annual or special request line reviews for assigned stores or all stores.

Manage store stocking levels by line/product line for assigned stores or all stores.

Determine required action for software filtered exceptions.

Work with store, district and regional managers to make correct stocking decisions.

Advise store team members on procedural processes.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

Required:

High Schoo l diploma or equivalent.

Driven by customer service.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent communication skills.

Excellent analytical skills.

Knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, and Windows based email management.

Good organizational attributes.

Ability to handle multiple projects.

Must convey a positive and professional image.

Desired:

Two or more years automotive aftermarket sales experience.

Proficient use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.

One or more years of experience in inventory management at retail store level.

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer.The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

Consistent with internal policy and applicable law, the Company electronically monitors the use of Company-provided systems, including telephone conversations and transmissions, Internet access and usage, and electronic mail and transmissions. The Company additionally employs video cameras in common internal and external areas.