An Inventory Analyst is responsible for determining interchanges, optimal stocking levels and maintenance for store changeovers.  You will be required to travel to changeover locations throughout the mid-west to be the Inventory Lead and provide leadership and guidance to action inventory specific initiatives.  

This position will be highly collaborative working with cross functional teams and will require a proactive and professional who takes ownership of his/her responsibilities and willingness to help other areas within the organization. 

JOB DUTIES:

• Execute a store changeover within the given timeline and milestones 
• Maintain desired inventory levels and assortments.
• Responsible for weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports as requested.
• Responsible for the management of excess and obsolescence.
• Responsible for identifying slow moving products and end of life cycle for replenishment strategies.
• Responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements as required.
• Automate and improve legacy processes and data tools.
• Identify and react to trends, seasonal changes.
• Provide timely and accurate information to incoming requests from internal customers, such as product information and availability.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintain accuracy in reporting, data handling and in conveying information.  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for positive interactions with colleagues and customers.  
• Adhere to conversion schedules and deadlines.
• Automotive knowledge preferred
• Proven knowledge of inventory management and systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Access and able to manage large data sets using filters, v-Lookups, and pivot tables.   SQL query experience a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Occasional overnight travel required to support store changeovers as Inventory Lead on Project.