Inventory Analyst
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Retail
Merchandising, Inventory Control & Analysis
Support Office
6752 Shady Oak Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA
Support Office
6752 Shady Oak Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA
The Inventory Analyst keeps our stock accurate, priced right, andmovingacross both new and used inventory. We buy, sell, and trade thousands of clubs a month, and the value of that inventory shifts constantly with season, model year, and demand. This role sits at the intersection of data and golf equipment —you'llspend as much time in spreadsheets as you dounderstandingthe product itself.
Come work with us, not for us!
2nd Swing is a one of a kind, forward thinking, customer-centric golf retail company. Our employees are highly-valued, while working hard in a positive and supportive culture. At 2nd Swing you will find:
- Vast Exposure to the Golf Industry
- A Commitment to Total Well-Being
- Opportunities to Discover Your Fit and Make an Impact
- A Collaborative and Flexible Environment
Responsibilities:
- Track inventory levels, aging, and sell-through across both new and used product categories
- Monitor pricing against market comps across new and usedproductto keep ourpositioningcompetitive
- Use sell-through, aging, and margin data to drive pricing decisions —identify what'smoving too slowly, what needs to accelerate, and where there's room to hold price
- Execute those changes end to end: set markdowns, promotions, and transfers, then measure the impact and adjust
- Analyze trade-in and buy-side data to help set acquisition values by brand, model, and condition grade
- Help plan future orders using historical sales data on comparable models and prior-season performance
- Advise buyers on order quantity, mix, and timing so webuy intothe right product at the right depth
- Build andmaintainreporting on turnover, margin, shrink, and stock accuracy
- Partner with store and e-commerce teams to balance inventory across locations and channels
- Flag trends — new model releases, seasonal swings, category softness
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years in inventory analysis, merchandising, retail operations, or a similar analytical role
- Experience at a company thatoperatesboth physical retail stores and an e-commerce platform
- Hands-on experience analyzing inventory across both channels, including how stock performs differently in-store versus online
- Golf industry knowledge: familiarity with brands, model cycles, and equipment condition standards
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, large data sets); experience with an ERP or inventory management system
- Comfort working with imperfect data and drawing practical conclusions from it
- Ability to move fast and stay nimble — the business moves quickly and priorities can shift week to week
- Detail orientation and follow-through
- Employee Programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k with eligible company match
- Health Insurance
- HSA/FSA options
- Discounted Merchandise
- Continued Training and Development
- Work Life Balance
Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000 based on previous experience.
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