Inventory Analyst II

Inventory Analyst II - EventsOverall job summary: This position is responsible for the overall inventory productivity for selected merchandise in center court events and on end caps. This position is also responsible for ordering for events, tracking orders, allocating product and collaborating with other departments on event productivity.Essential duties and responsibilities (min 5%):Implements the replenishment and inventory strategy to support assigned events and end caps while achieving service level targets.Manages the inventory levels for assigned products through analysis of trends, exceptions, rate of sale, minimum order quantities and minimum presentation quantities.Plans and executes article-site replenishment at stores for all event products.Executes purchase orders to suppliers based on event order quantities from event files. Serves as key contact for PO expediting and Logistic issues, and assists with ship schedule changes.Evaluates and plans all basic and seasonal allocations based on demand history, statistical analysis, store activity, event assortment changes and current trends, which facilitate replenishment of product to the stores.Maintains E3 event settings to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained at the DC and store article/site level. Utilizes exception based reporting and analysis to react to articles that are exceeding or falling below anticipated performance levels.Serves as key contact for store operations on event inventory issues.Initiates and communicates replenishment recommendations in respect to inventory and trends, to Inventory Management, Buying, and Logistics personnel.Serve as a training resource within the division to help with onboarding and training of new analysts.Initiate and communicate recommendations in respect to inventory and trends on event SKUs, to Inventory Management, Buying Teams, and Supply Chain.Manage inventory levels for the duration of each event. Ensuring DCs end each event clean with no event special buys in DCs at the end of events.Provides vendor forecasts/projections for event inventory.Required qualifications:Experience: 2 years' experience in forecasting or replenishment preferably in a retail environment. Experience in supply chain, merchandising, field ops or store planning preferred.Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, finance, or related field. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities:Excellent office computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.) and prefer experience with SAP applications.Detail oriented and aptitude for analysis.Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.Self-starting team player with strong communication skills and attention to detail.Working conditions:Normal office working conditionsPhysical requirements:SittingStanding (not walking)Lifting up to 10 poundsDisclaimer: This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.Company info: At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future. Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.Nearest major market: Nashville