Analyst, Inventory Deployment and Channel Strategy

The Inventory Deployment and Channel Strategy Analystis responsible for supporting inventory optimization, inventory deployment through different channels, and service level performance across the NAPA network. This roleleveragesdata, analytics, and business insights toidentifyopportunities, solve inventory challenges, and improve customer availability while balancing inventory investment.

The Inventory Deployment Analyst serves as a key business partner to Inventory Planning, Distribution Center Operations, and Store Operations teams by providing actionable analysis and recommendations that improve inventory flow, in-stock performance, and overall business results. Thisrole is expected to move beyond reporting and actively contribute to inventory decisions, process improvements, and continuous enhancement of planning capabilities

• Analysis of investment and timing to implement newly stocked skus into stores.
• Monitor key inventory metrics including fill rate, in-stock percentage, inventory turns, weeks of supply, excess inventory, and service levels.
• Identify inventory opportunities and risks through proactive analysis.
• Support replenishment and inventory planning activities to improve inventory productivity and customer service.
• Recommend actions to improveinventoryhealth and network performance.

• Develop,maintain, and enhance inventory reporting and dashboards.
• Analyze large datasets toidentifytrends, opportunities, and root causes.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory and performance reporting.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Support recurring KPI reporting and performance reviews.

• Investigate inventory and service performance issues.
• Identify drivers of fill rate gaps, inventory shortages, and excess inventory.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies todetermineroot causes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop corrective action plans.
• Measure and report effectiveness of implemented solutions.

• Collaborate with Distribution Centers, Store Operations, and Supplier Management teams.
• Support business initiatives requiring inventory analysis and planning expertise.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory deployment processes and reporting capabilities.
• Recommend automation opportunities to improve efficiency and decision quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance inventory management capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required;
• 1-3years of experience in inventory planning, replenishment, supply chain, merchandising, analytics,finance,or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with large datasets and reporting tools.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Experience in retail, distribution, automotive aftermarket, or supply chain environments.
• Experience with inventory planning or replenishment systems.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other analytics tools.
• Knowledge of inventory optimization concepts and forecasting methodologies.
• Experience supporting cross-functional business initiatives.

• Standard office environment with the ability to sit, stand, andoperateoffice equipment.
• Travel may berequiredoccasionally.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed during peak business cycles or project demands

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.