Sr Supply Chain Analyst – PG&A Inventory Optimization
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Position Overview:
As a Senior Supply Chain Analyst, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring inventory efficiency while maximizing customer satisfaction. In this innovative role, you will leverage advanced analytics, statistical models, and cutting-edge systems to refine our inventory strategies for global success. Join our Parts, Garments & Accessories (PG&A) Supply Chain Team and be the driving force behind transformative supply chain optimization efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and support Blue Yonder segmentation and inventory optimization for global operations.
- Monitor, analyze, and optimize inventory availability and levels using data-driven insights and statistical models to ensure optimal stock.
- Partner with the SIOP team to design and execute global inventory strategies, including service level parameters, segmentation strategies, and year-over-year KPI improvements.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with obsolete inventory while driving cost efficiencies by analyzing expedite cost drivers for international transfers.
- Develop and implement Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) strategies to achieve optimal inventory levels and reduce total costs.
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform continuous improvement initiatives and deliver actionable insights to leadership.
- Present analytical findings and performance metrics to stakeholders, supporting data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
- Contribute to procurement strategies and broader supply chain improvement initiatives as assigned.
- Analytical Thinking: You excel at interpreting complex data and translating it into actionable strategies that drive meaningful results.
- Collaboration: You thrive in a team environment, working cross-functionally and globally to align on shared objectives and deliver exceptional outcomes.
- Adaptability: You perform efficiently in fast-paced, dynamic settings, managing multiple priorities while maintaining focus on high-impact tasks.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, or a related field.
- 4+ years of relevant analytics experience within an enterprise-level environment.
- Proven ability to identify business challenges, develop analytical methodologies, and propose data-driven solutions.
- Strong communication skills to present findings effectively to stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
- Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables; Power Pivot experience is a plus) and experience with statistical analysis.
- Preferred experience with Alteryx, Power BI, and inventory optimization software such as Blue Yonder, Oracle, or SAP.
- Demonstrated success in managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- International experience and cross-functional collaboration skills are highly valued.
- Corporate headquarters office location with hybrid option.
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