Inventory Analyst

Must reside in the state(s) specified above. This position is only open to residents in the state(s) specified above unless stated otherwise on this job posting. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field. 2+ years of experience in inventory, supply chain or operations. Advanced use of SAP, JDA, Tableau, and/or Microsoft Office. Prior knowledge of Oracle R12 purchasing system and vendor agreements in order to understand return processes. Job Summary Responsible for utilizing system tools and operational methods to ensure optimal product availability and inventory balance across multiple locations. Analyze field inventory levels to identify potential excesses and opportunities for better utilization, repositioning or pull back. Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities Analyzes inventory data and makes decisions regarding aged inventory reduction. Monitors exception reports and daily analytics for aged inventory business metrics. Reviews and reports time sensitive exposure to the field in order to move product prior to expiration. Teams with purchasing to align disposition of inventory and required data updates. Analyzes and communicates impacts of proposed changes to affected teams. Partners with various departments on the disposition and retirement of aged products. Maintains supplier relations, partners with supplier to address supplier returns, and collaborates with suppliers and purchasing to align on future inventory requirements. Works w