Store Inventory Analyst I

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Reilly Auto Parts is seeking an Inventory Analyst to manage and optimize store inventories in Springfield, MO. You will analyze sales history and market data to balance replenishment orders and product mix for maximum sales potential.

The role requires strong analytical ability, excellent communication, and proficiency with Excel and inventory software. You will work with store and regional managers to ensure accurate stocking and process adherence.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, word processing, and Windows-based email management.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Must convey a positive and professional image.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze store inventories using integrated inventory software.
• Perform SKU analysis based on sales history, market data, and other factors.
• Approve/reject/adjust stock change requests.
• Conduct annual or special reviews for stores or groups of stores.
• Manage stocking levels by product line for assigned stores or all stores.
• Determine actions for software filtered inventory exceptions.
• Collaborate with store, district, and regional managers on stocking decisions.
• Advise store teams on procedures and processes.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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 School 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 [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.