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Inventory Analyst

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in inventory, supply chain or operations
  • Advanced use of SAP, JDA, Tableau, and/or Microsoft Office
  • Prior knowledge of Oracle R12 purchasing system and vendor agreements

Responsibilities

  • Analyze inventory data and make decisions regarding aged inventory reduction
  • Monitor exception reports and daily analytics for aged inventory business metrics
  • Team with purchasing to align disposition of inventory and required data updates
  • Create statistical forecasts and identify and quantify risks of inventory on hand

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Operations
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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HD Supply

Wholesale Distribution

HD Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, is a leading wholesale distribution company serving customers and their communities across the Multifamily, Institutional, Hospitality, Trades, Government Housing, Healthcare, Building Services and Education industries through an expansive network of over 100 distribution centers across the U.S. & Canada. We offer our customers a vast assortment of over 100,000 MRO, full-line janitorial and OS&E products from high-quality, national and private brands, all at competitive prices. Combined with our industry-leading services and solutions – including localized jobsite delivery, renovation programs, direct-ship options and innovative digital tools and capabilities, as well as dedicated sales and customer care teams – you can see why our more than 250,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their supplier of choice for serving their communities where people live, learn, work and play. Equally as important is empowering our associates to grow professionally while providing competitive benefits and compensation. If you're ready to find a rewarding career and achieve your full potential with a growing industry leader, HD Supply is ready for you!

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryWholesale Distribution
Company size10001

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Job description

Must reside in the state(s) specified above. This position is only open to residents in the state(s) specified above unless stated otherwise on this job posting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in inventory, supply chain or operations.
  • Advanced use of SAP, JDA, Tableau, and/or Microsoft Office.
  • Prior knowledge of Oracle R12 purchasing system and vendor agreements in order to understand return processes.

Job Summary

Responsible for utilizing system tools and operational methods to ensure optimal product availability and inventory balance across multiple locations. Analyze field inventory levels to identify potential excesses and opportunities for better utilization, repositioning or pull back.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

  • Analyzes inventory data and makes decisions regarding aged inventory reduction.
  • Monitors exception reports and daily analytics for aged inventory business metrics.  Reviews and reports time sensitive exposure to the field in order to move product prior to expiration.
  • Teams with purchasing to align disposition of inventory and required data updates. Analyzes and communicates impacts of proposed changes to affected teams.
  • Partners with various departments on the disposition and retirement of aged products.
  • Maintains supplier relations, partners with supplier to address supplier returns, and collaborates with suppliers and purchasing to align on future inventory requirements. Works with the category management team to ensure they have all vendor agreements in order to execute returns.
  • Analyzes trends and determines methods for reporting excess inventory to the field. Collaborates with other analysts to maintain consistency within the regions.
  • Creates statistical forecasts and identifies and quantifies risks of inventory on hand.  Makes recommendations to field leadership on disposition of inventory reserved at 100%.
  • Executes projects assigned by the field leadership team.

Nature and Scope

  • Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
  • Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.
  • May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.

Work Environment

  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

  • Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

For CA, CO, CT, D.C., DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VA, VT, WA Job Seekers:


Pay Range

$70,200.00-$102,800.00 Annual

HDS provides the following benefits to all permanent full-time associates:

  • Medical (with Prescription drug coverage), dental, and vision plans
  • Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Whole Life insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

CA, CO, CT, D.C., DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VA, VT, and WA law requires the posting of the potential salary range for advertised jobs. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including market data, experience, skills, internal equity and other factors.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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