Strategic Inventory & Pricing Operations Analyst

The Restaurant Store; Lancaster, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Restaurant Store in Lancaster, United States is seeking a Procurement Operations Analyst to oversee inventory across our network and implement pricing strategies that support growth and profitability.

You will manage day-to-day purchasing, maintain inventory accuracy, and work with vendors while using data insights to optimize margins and ensure consistency across product categories and channels.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and pricing.
• Strong vendor relationship and negotiation skills.
• Data-driven approach to pricing with market awareness.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily inventory functions, including order placement and stock level maintenance.
• Execute pricing strategies aligned with sales and profitability goals.
• Serve as main vendor contact for issue resolution and coordination.
• Support strategic inventory planning and cross-functional decision making.
• Monitor pricing performance and adjust based on metrics.
• Assist with competitive pricing updates and product sourcing.
• Analyze reports to improve ordering accuracy and workflows.

Skills

Inventory management

Pricing strategy

Vendor relations

Data analysis

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

SQL

Job description

The Restaurant Store in Lancaster, United States is seeking a Procurement Operations Analyst to oversee inventory across our network and implement pricing strategies that support growth and profitability.

You will manage day-to-day purchasing, maintain inventory accuracy, and work with vendors while using data insights to optimize margins and ensure consistency across product categories and channels.