Senior Inventory Analyst

Position Overview:

The Sr. Inventory Analyst is a key role responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and retail order processing and enhancing and enforcing the efficient inventory procedures across main warehouses, Retail Store/Pro Shop locations and eCommerce sites. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and effective communication to serve as a key liaison and facilitator among fulfillment/operations, retail stores, and accounting departments for inventory control process improvement and enforcement.

Key Responsibilities:

-       Monitor and reconcile perpetual inventory activities including order receiving, order shipments, returns and transfers; Oversee the weekly inventory audit reports from various Online and physical retail sites and research and fix the sale order and inventory issues quickly (including unmatched item IDs and negative inventory balances etc.)  

-       Oversee the daily inventory adjustment request from warehouse team; Identify and troubleshoot inventory error or control issues in a timely fashion; Develop and maintain effective monthly reconciliation of Perpetual inventory vs. GL inventory and identify and resolve the discrepancies.

-       Manage and support the quarterly CA Pro Shop (15+ locations) physical inventory count, semi-annual Mall store physical inventory count and annual main warehouse physical inventory count around the year-end; Analyze and solve the count discrepancies.  

-       Responsible for the inventory-related requests of system setup including new virtual warehouse, new product group and associated GL and tax code etc.; Lead the system clean-up efforts on historical setup of product group and master inventory item list.

-       Lead the integration and constant monitoring of various eCommerce systems (including Shopify, Amazon and Team Shop etc.) on their order fulfillments and inventory procedures and activities; Assist the retail billing team on sales reconciliation and discrepancy troubleshooting.    

-       Ensure compliance with company inventory management policies and processes. Identify inefficiencies in inventory management processes and recommend solutions to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

-       Collaborate closely with Warehouse operations, Sales Operations, Logistics, and Accounting to ensure smooth and accurate data flow leading to effective problem solving; Provide needed support and training.

-       Assist in the month-end close on Inventory In-transit reconciliation and other related merchandise-related balance sheet tasks.

Qualifications and Requirements

-       Bachelor's degree, preferred in supply chain, business, or related field.

-       Proven experience (3+ years) in inventory control, warehousing, or supply chain management.

-       Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with common Retail Inventory Management Systems.

-       Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate meaningful insights.

-       Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

-       Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

-       Ability to work well under pressure and manage priorities effectively.