Senior Analyst, Inventory Planning
Company: The Home Depot
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Senior Analyst, Inventory Planning works within Supply
Chain/Merchandising, and is responsible for partnering with
merchants to develop and implement inventory strategies that
maximize sales and inventory productivity for a merchandising
category. To maximize sales and inventory productivity, it is
critical that the Senior Analyst, Inventory Planning maintain the
appropriate in-stock positions and manage inventory in the most
effective manner across both stores and SKUs. This Senior Analyst
will work closely with merchants, vendors, stores, transportation,
distribution, and sourcing to accomplish goals.
The Senior Analyst, Inventory Planning is responsible for creating
accurate SKU forecasts, developing the inventory and replenishment
strategy, managing parameters for each category to execute the
replenishment strategy, achieving target in-stock levels and
planned inventory turns, and developing recommendations to improve
inventory productivity.
The Senior Analyst, Inventory Planning also works with our stores
and field leadership to execute their category strategies. In
addition, this individual participates on strategic process
improvement initiatives to improve the overall effectiveness of the
tools and processes utilized by the broader Supply Chain
Organization.
A typical Sr. Analyst:
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to
work in the United States.
Education Required: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically
acquired through the completion of a high school diplomas and/or
GED.
Years of Relevant Work Experience: 3 years
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred- Candidate must have demonstrated
strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to quickly
retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and interpret data.- Strong
quantitative skills through knowledge of statistics and
quantitative data analysis and interpretation
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel- Ability to translate
analysis to audience and communicate recommendations.- Critical
thinking skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of
alternative solutions; ability to understand and 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 and ability to work with a
team.
Keywords: The Home Depot, Smyrna , Senior Analyst, Inventory Planning, Professions , Smyrna, Georgia
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