Strategic Inventory & Purchasing Analyst

DSG Supply; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive benefits package

Paid Time Off (PTO) & extended medical

401(k) with employer match

Volunteer hours

Job summary

DSG is seeking an Inventory Analyst to join either our Plymouth, MN or Fargo, ND team. You will manage and optimize inventory, execute strategic purchasing, and support product availability and profitability through data-driven decisions.

A typical day includes analyzing inventory levels, adjusting lead times and quantities, processing purchase orders, and collaborating with Sales and Operations to align strategies. A bachelor’s in a related field plus 3+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of experience in inventory analysis, demand planning, or a related role preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret trends, metrics, and large data sets.
• Experience with inventory systems, planning tools, and reporting platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly.
• Understanding of inventory management principles, forecasting concepts, and service-level performance measures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory levels, demand patterns, and item movement to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Review and optimize supplier lead times, order quantities, and purchasing constraints.
• Execute and manage purchase orders aligned with demand forecasts and inventory strategies.
• Track service levels and product availability to support customer demand and operational performance.
• Review overstock, slow-moving, and excess inventory positions and recommend actions to improve inventory health.
• Analyze forward buy opportunities due to price increases, deals or rebate levels.
• Partner with Sales, Supplier Program Managers and Operations teams to align inventory strategies with business needs.
• Evaluate reorder points, safety stock settings, and other planning parameters to support optimal inventory positioning.
• Investigate inventory exceptions, stock-outs, unusual demand patterns, and replenishment issues and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps and recommending data-driven solutions.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of inventory systems, reporting tools, and planning processes.
• Provide analytical support, training, and guidance to team members and business partners, as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Excel proficiency

Inventory management principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, analytics, or related field

Tools

Inventory systems

Planning tools

Reporting platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

DSG is seeking an Inventory Analyst to join either our Plymouth, MN or Fargo, ND team. You will manage and optimize inventory, execute strategic purchasing, and support product availability and profitability through data-driven decisions.

A typical day includes analyzing inventory levels, adjusting lead times and quantities, processing purchase orders, and collaborating with Sales and Operations to align strategies. A bachelor’s in a related field plus 3+ years of experience are preferred.