Store Inventory Analyst I: Optimize Stock & Drive Sales

O'Reilly Automotive; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k from day one

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellbeing programs

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain and optimize store inventories. You will analyze past sales, market factors, and store needs to determine stocking levels and replenishment scheduling across multiple locations.

The role emphasizes customer service focus, strong communication, and proficiency with inventory and office software to support accurate stock levels and timely replenishments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated customer service mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities required.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and Windows-based email management.
• Good organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Maintain a positive, professional image.

Responsibilities

• Use inventory software to identify and maintain store inventories.
• Analyze SKUs based on historical sales, market area, and competitive factors.
• Approve/reject stock change requests from stores.
• Conduct annual or special line reviews across stores.
• Manage stocking levels by product line for assigned stores.
• Address software-filtered exceptions and take action.
• 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

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Windows email management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Professional image

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory management software

Job description

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain and optimize store inventories. You will analyze past sales, market factors, and store needs to determine stocking levels and replenishment scheduling across multiple locations.

The role emphasizes customer service focus, strong communication, and proficiency with inventory and office software to support accurate stock levels and timely replenishments.