The Inventory Analyst is a critical member of our Store Operations team. In this role, you will work closely with the store operations/implementation team to review inventory processes and transactions for accuracy and proper processing. Partnering with the Planning and Allocation analyst, you will work closely with all inventory flowing to and from the stores to ensure an airtight E2E inventory process
What You’ll Do:
- Build, manage and optimize our inventory and in-stock management strategy, systems, and processes
- Track inbound inventory- Store delivery schedule, seasonal flip inbound/exit, new store inventory tracking, etc.
- Troubleshoot inventory related tickets: SPO Creation, error troubleshooting, product identification, research shortages and overages, and store visit/inventory reconciliation
- Work to streamline both inbound and outbound (reverse logistics) inventory orders, processing and tracking across the network and our stores
- Work closely with Implementation and Asset Protection partners to prepare/review inventory pre-post reporting to ensure an adequate reconciliation process.
- Monitor damages, inventory adjustments, donations, and other inventory decrementing activities
- Monitor, analyze and own key performance indicators such as accuracy within our receiving, BOH, and outbound logistics processes
- Drive root cause analysis/reporting on operational issues impacting inventory accuracy and work with cross functional partners to develop action plans and mitigation steps to prevent inaccuracies from occurring in the future.
- Perform audits of inventory management-related tools and systems ensuring settings are correct and optimized (Automate whenever possible)
- Partner with Planning and Allocation and Supply Chain to communicate and plan the operational impact of Inventory flow and reverse logistics processes
- Possess strong data extraction and analytical capabilities along with the ability to apply this data to drive decisions
- Work with our tech team to ensure their product roadmap includes all relevant use cases and integrates with the inventory/transfer tools we will need to run the business more efficiently
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What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business or a Supply Chain/Operations discipline
- 1-3 years of experience in operations, retail, engineering, consulting and/or finance with a history of driving results
- Proven track record of managing and executing multiple projects including project management, data gathering and modeling, problem solving and communicating recommendations
- High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Warehouse Management System knowledge
Competencies:
- Communicates effectively
- Cross Functional collaboration
- Customer obsession
- Accountability & execution
- Business and financial acumen
- Plans, aligns & prioritizes
- Organizational agility
- Self Driven
Essential Functions:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent active listening skills.
- Ability to anticipate customers' and associates’ needs.
- Technical acumen to derive data, interpret it, and make well informed decisions from the data
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; regularly climb or balance; and frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly, frequently or occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.
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