Job Description

Description

DESCRIPTION:

The Inventory Deployment Analyst is an individual contributor responsible deploying finished goods from distribution center to stores for a specific book of business. The Inventory Deployment Analyst will also be a liaison between stores, logistics and other cross functional partners. They will utilize several business applications including, but not limited to: JDA Allocation, SAP and MicroStrategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Execute daily/weekly deployment of product to stores to improve inventory levels, maximizing sales plans/trend.
* Deliver budgeted sales and margin by ensuring inventory levels align with store customer preferences enabling plan sell-thru
* Formulate inventory deployment strategy (pre-season & in-season, taking into account constraints and inputs, such as inventory levels by store cluster (tiering, timing of merchandise delivery, minimum presentation and distribution of sizes to support merchandise sales plans
* Develop and articulate fact-based analytical approach to deployment decisions, monitor results and action deployment adjustments with exceptional change agility
* Be an advocate for the field. Spark cross-functional action that improves the complexion of store level inventories.
* Maximize speed capabilities through cross functional partnerships on deliveries, pre-deployments and exploration of pre-packs/label slaps
* Collaborate with the Merchandise Planner and Merchant partners to prioritize flow of product in light of inventory constraints
* Participate in category and cross functional meetings - leverage analytics to influence decision making
* Consistently demonstrate analytical curiosity and socialize thoughts to drive action
* Participate in store visits for category; bring back learning agenda that will improve store management of inventories.
* Work with Logistics partners to resolve external constraints that impact inventory flow to distribution center and stores
* Work collaboratively across multiple functions and departments within the organization.
* Support and execute to testing strategies, category specific initiatives and ad-hoc analysis.
* Support inventory management between digital and store channels

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

* 1-3 years of inventory management and/or store analysis experience
* Experience in high volume, fast paced, specialty/big box retail environment or equivalent.
* Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and interact collaboratively, working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and collaborate on best alternatives
* Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze and understand quantitative data
* Intermediate technical skill proficiency (PC-based using functions in Excel and Access; demonstrated ability to learn and apply new software technology. Systems used: JDA Allocation, SAP and MicroStrategy
* Ability to be a team player and to foster a commitment to teamwork among other associates.

Please Note: This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills and due to the changing nature of the job is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice.

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