Store Inventory Analyst I

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with employer contributions

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Tuition educational assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts in Missouri seeks an analysis-focused professional to optimize Localized Assortment applications and improve store inventory assortments. The role supports Returns, New Store Inventories, Project Coordination and Existing Store Inventories, and builds a broad understanding across department areas.

The position emphasizes training others, collaborating with the Projects team, and delivering data-driven recommendations to store leadership.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and Windows-based tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop mastery of Localized Assortment suite and train others.
• Assist Projects team with store compliance and planning meetings.
• Research inventory requests and provide recommendations to management.
• Prepare and adjust special store inventory requests with ESA.
• Support overflow workload in Returns, New Store, and Existing Store Inventories.
• Gain understanding of SQL and macros to create reports.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent analytical skills

Driven by customer service

Knowledge of spreadsheets

Good organizational attributes

Ability to handle multiple projects

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position is responsible for providing analysis of Localized Assortment Applications to make recommendations to improve store inventory assortments. Additionally, will provide support and become proficient in each of the following areas: Returns, New Store Inventories, Project Coordination and Existing Store Inventories. This position is expected to develop a broad understanding of several areas within the department through performing tasks in each area as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop mastery of the Localized Assortment suite and provide support and training for other users in ESA, NSA and Analyst Exceptions.
• Assist Projects team with follow-up store compliance, drafting Team Weekly and Managers Assignments for Project Coordinators, attend planning meetings and general research on specific lines or products (product alerts) as needed.
• Research and perform analysis related to special store inventory request including renovation/relocation projects and provide recommendations to Inventory Control and Store Field management.
• Prepare and adjust special store inventory request using ESA and schedule with field team to compete project.
• Assist in identifying critical areas needing to be addressed to enhance existing and new store inventories through advanced reporting.
• Assist Analyst team in all aspects of responsibility for overflow workload, including but not limited to processing backroom and OFM projects, special requests, max/min requests and reviewing exceptions. Provide guidance/training on the best practices for ESA and Analyst Exceptions.
• Assist New Store team in all aspects of responsibility for overflow workload, including but not limited to new store orders, Renovation/Relocation orders, Store type review and gates hydraulic additions.
• Assist Returns team in all aspects of responsibility for overflow workload, including but not limited to preparing factory stock adjustments and lifts back to the vendor, disposition of store buyout merchandise and create additional reports and special returns.
• Gain an understanding of SQL statements and macros ran in the department to assist support and create new reports as needed.

Skills / Education / Knowledge / Experience / Abilities

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.