Strategic Inventory & Pricing Analyst

Clark Associates; Lancaster, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Associates is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Operations Analyst to support critical supply chain and pricing functions. You will manage inventory across our network and execute pricing strategies to support broader business goals.

You will own day-to-day purchasing, maintain inventory accuracy, and cultivate strong vendor relationships while contributing to strategic planning and process improvements to keep pricing aligned with company objectives.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and collaborative professional with strong organizational skills.
• Own day-to-day purchasing activities, maintain inventory accuracy, and cultivate strong vendor relationships.
• Contribute to strategic planning, support continuous process improvement, and ensure pricing strategies align with business objectives.
• Experience executing pricing strategies to drive sales, optimize gross profit, and improve operating margins.
• Use data-driven insights to evaluate pricing performance, monitor market trends, and ensure pricing consistency across product categories and channels.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily inventory functions, including order placement, vendor invoicing, and stock level maintenance.
• Execute pricing strategies aligned with organizational goals for sales, gross profit, and operating margin.
• Serve as primary point of contact for vendor communication, including issue resolution and ongoing coordination.
• Support strategic inventory planning and purchasing decisions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Continuously evaluate pricing effectiveness and recommend adjustments based on performance metrics.
• Assist with competitive pricing updates and product sourcing to align with company goals for market positioning and profitability.
• Review and interpret reports to maintain ordering accuracy, streamline workflows, and support operational performance.

Job description

Clark Associates is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Operations Analyst to support critical supply chain and pricing functions. You will manage inventory across our network and execute pricing strategies to support broader business goals.

You will own day-to-day purchasing, maintain inventory accuracy, and cultivate strong vendor relationships while contributing to strategic planning and process improvements to keep pricing aligned with company objectives.