Inventory Management Analyst

• Inventory Planning & Control Monitor inventory levels across multiple warehouses and cold storage facilities.
• Analyze inventory trends and develop recommendations to optimize stock positions.
• Maintain target inventory levels based on demand forecasts, lead times, seasonality, and service-level objectives.
• Identify slow-moving, excess, and at-risk inventory and recommend corrective actions.
• Support replenishment planning to ensure product availability while minimizing carrying costs.
• Manage inventory allocation decisions during periods of constrained supply.
• Demand and Supply Analysis Collaborate with Sales team to understand customer demand patterns and forecast changes.
• Analyze historical sales data and seasonal fluctuations.
• Evaluate supplier lead times and inbound shipment schedules to identify potential supply risks.
• Develop inventory scenarios and contingency plans for supply disruptions.
• Reporting & Analytics Create and maintain inventory dashboards
• Monitor key metrics including:
• Inventory turns
• Days on hand
• Fill rates
• Forecast accuracy
• Stock-out frequency
• Excess and obsolete inventory
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with procurement to align purchasing decisions with inventory objectives.
• Coordinate with Logistics teams regarding inbound shipment timing, customs clearance, and distribution priorities.
• Support Sales teams by communicating inventory availability and constraints.
• Assist Sales team with customer-required tracking and traceability documentation.
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings
• Experience:1–5 years of experience in inventory analysis, supply chain planning, demand planning, or related analytical roles.
• Experience with in food distribution, perishables, consumer packaged goods, import/export operations, or seafood industries preferred.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple locations is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent.
• Understanding of forecasting methodologies and inventory management principles.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Location: Highland Park, IL

Compensation Details: This position offers a competitive base salary.