Inventory Analyst Job

Position Detail Inventory Analyst Atlanta, GA Date: 10/27/2009
Company: The Home Depot
Category: Logistics/Supply Chain/Import
Type: Full-time
Travel: None

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION PURPOSE - The Inventory Analyst is responsible for building inventory plans and creating SKU forecasts at the store/DC level. Responsible for the tactical execution of replenishment strategy: review domestic and imports orders for accuracy, Build purchase order containerization, and track purchase orders. They will be responsible for monitoring exception reports as well as set-up and monitor SKU replenishment standards and status. They will be required to interpret data based on specific knowledge of advanced statistics and procedures used. Synthesize findings from analysis. Inventory Analysts participate on strategic process improvement initiatives assisting by analyzing business processes and procedures and monitoring the progress. Works with Demand Planning to operationalize inventory plans.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - 20% Build Store/DC SKU Forecast 20% Execution of replenishment strategy; review domestic and imports orders for accuracy, Build purchase order containerization, and track purchase orders. 20% Collaborate with functional partners to develop SKU maintenance with data management, demand planners to assist with the execution strategies 20% Set-up and maintain replenishment standards 20% On-board vendors onto centralized replenishment system

NATURE AND SCOPE - Replenishment Manager No direct responsibility for supervising others.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - ESSENTIAL SKILLS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -

EDUCATION REQUIRED - The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 2
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES -

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS -

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Masters Degree with an emphasis in Engineering or Supply Chain Management Advanced computer skills to retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and interpret data with experience with MS Office; MS Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project & statistical software. Strong quantitative skills - through knowledge of statistics and quantitative data analysis and interpretation Proficient in business process evaluation and procedure development; Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all tools, processes, methodologies and standards for requirements gathering, documentation and analysis. Possibly required to work up to 10% on the weekends.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES - Solid understanding and use of statistical software to manipulate analyze and interpret data. Statistics / Mathematics / Quantitative analysis - Proficiency in Access, Excel, IBM and SQL / Queries. Teamwork - ability to work well with others from various departments and values the perspective team members bring to a project. Critical thinking skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions; ability to understandand foresee implications of new information for current and future problem solving. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to persuade or influence others. Strong ability to multitask and handle competing priorities at once. Strong self starter with ability to work with little supervision.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
Job Segments: Operations, Supply Chain