Inventory Analyst

Job Summary   The   Inventory Analyst   will   be responsible for   optimizing inventory levels at each node of the network and ensuring product is moving to the right location at the right time, with the right volume .    The Inventory   Analyst   will manage the most critical or   complex   business   categories on each team and   serves   as a leader   regarding   all inventory activities for their assigned businesses .    A best-in-class Inventory   Analyst   will help build a long-term strategy for the category in partnership with their manager & cross functional partners across Merchandising, Marketing, Pricing, & Supply Chain.      What will you do?     Core Execution   Place purchase orders from vendors to AAP Distribution Centers to   maintain   adequate inventory to support AAP Company Owned stores and hundreds of Independently operated stores   Ensure that proper inventory levels are   maintained   by consistently reviewing KPIs such as weeks of supply and depth in-stock metrics   Track vendor   PO’s   from order point to DC to ensure vendors are shipping on time and in full   Root cause supplier issues to   maintain   acceptable performance   Monitor product flow throughout the supply chain to create an excellent customer experience   Participate in Lifecycle Management review process;   determine   path forward for slow moving product and obsolete inventory    Monitor inventory-turn performance and   identify   opportunities to   optimize   inventory levels   Root cause analysis and troubleshooting when stores or DCs are out of stock    Collaboration/Partnership   Leader in   establishing   a strong, collaborative, vendor-facing relationship to ensure expectations are defined and achieved   Mentor and develop less experienced Inventory Planners with day-to-day responsibilities   Develop and foster a cohesive team environment with immediate team and cross-functional partners alike   Business Analysis/Insights   Review KPIs and reporting against targets to provide visibility to partners and leadership. Work with key partners to measure progress against targets   Ability to tell data-driven stories, using information from multiple sources, to   provide   actionable insights   Ability to work with   large amounts   of data and create reports for Senior Management team   Conduct ad hoc analysis to understand business opportunities and develop plans to address   Communication   Effectively communicate with cross functional teams, field team members and leadership to present data and resolution     Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to influence   an optimal   outcome   Proactively communicate and resolve all issues   regarding   product flow from Vendor to DC to Store and resolve potential service disruptions   Location & Work Availability:      This position is Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote), based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina .

Advanced Excel and analytical skills   required , with strong aptitude in retail math and inventory management. Must be able to   demonstrate   proficiency   in these areas to be considered for this position.   Experience & familiarity in inventory management systems and Software (in Blue Yonder, Relex or Manhattan Associates, or SAP)   Self-motivated, passionate, and enthusiastic individual ready to bring energy and excitement to lead their business    Outstanding organizational skills with a natural curiosity and interest in problem solving    Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and delegate workload, juggling multiple concurrent projects and deliverables    Strong sense   of urgency to change, adapt, and push processes forward   Curiosity to ask “why” behind the data and dig into the root cause opportunities.