Senior Inventory Analyst
Core
Analyze historical sales and demand patterns to build forecasts, manage purchase orders, and maintain inventory availability across distribution centers to support retail partners.
Role type
Senior Inventory Analyst
Builds
Inventory plans, purchase orders, and supply chain reports for retail partners
Domain
Retail / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Demand forecasting, Inventory planning, Purchase order management, Cross-functional collaboration, ERP proficiency, Data analysis, Supplier coordination, Logistics coordination, Cost analysis, New product launch support
Technologies
SAP, NetSuite, Excel
Responsibilities
Analyze historical sales performance and seasonality to build demand forecasts. Review inventory needs to determine material and product requirements. Create and oversee purchase orders through the full cycle. Maintain inventory availability across multiple distribution centers. Communicate with vendors to confirm specifications, quantities, and delivery timing. Collaborate with internal teams to align purchasing with operational demands. Coordinate shipments and monitor deliveries with logistics providers. Assess inventory levels and cost drivers to reduce overstock and prevent stockouts. Prepare inventory analyses and management reports. Support new product launches by ensuring accurate procurement and delivery.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC