Senior Analyst - Inventory Planning & Replenishment

Some of what you will do

The Inventory Planning & Replenishment Sr Analyst plays a key role in managing a complex inventory portfolio and supporting the development of inventory strategies that improve service, inventory productivity, and overall supply chain performance.

The Inventory Planning & Replenishment Sr Analyst plays a key role in managing a complex inventory portfolio and supporting the development of inventory strategies that improve service, inventory productivity, and overall supply chain performance.

This role requires strong analytical capability, sound decision-making, and the ability to influence outcomes across vendors and internal business partners. The Senior Analyst is expected to proactively identify risks and opportunities, recommend data-driven solutions, and help drive improvements in key performance indicators.

The role also contributes to a collaborative, accountable, and continuous improvement-focused team environment by sharing insights, supporting peers, and helping mature inventory planning and replenishment practices.

• Manage inventory performance across an assigned portfolio, including in-stock levels, inventory turns, weeks of supply, fill rate, aged inventory, and excess inventory.
• Develop and execute inventory strategies that balance service levels, working capital, vendor constraints, promotional activity, and business priorities.
• Support open-to-buy planning, inventory investment decisions, and excess inventory reduction initiatives.

• Maintain and optimize key planning inputs, including forecasts, safety stock, lead times, order cycles, minimum order quantities, and service level assumptions.
• Identify root causes of inventory issues, recommend and execute practical actions to improve performance.
• Translate business priorities into clear execution plans and elevate risks with recommended solutions.

• Partner with vendors to address supply constraints, improve fill rates, lead times, and overall service performance.
• Track commitments and follow up with internal and external partners to support timely execution.

• Work closely with Merchandising, Sales, Operations, and other business partners to align inventory plans with promotions, assortment changes, seasonal demand, and customer requirements.
• Perform scenario planning and provide clear, data-driven recommendations to support inventory, purchasing, and vendor decisions.
• Influence outcomes through strong communication, effective relationship-building, and constructive challenge where appropriate.

• Use planning systems and analytical tools to assess portfolio performance and identify risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Support more proactive and exception-based planning by identifying service or inventory risks before they impact results.

• Build or enhance reports, dashboards, and analytical models to support inventory decision-making.

• Challenge the status quo by identifying opportunities to streamline recurring analysis, improve processes, and automate manual work.
• Share technical knowledge and planning best practices to support team capability and continuous improvement.

• Contribute to a collaborative and accountable team environment.
• Provide informal guidance and support to peers through knowledge sharing and best-practice adoption.
• Contribute to the continued maturity of inventory planning and replenishment processes, tools, and routines.

• Demonstrate ownership of portfolio results while supporting shared business objectives.
• Communicate risks, opportunities, and recommendations clearly and professionally.

• Strong knowledge of inventory planning, replenishment, forecasting, vendor lead times, safety stock, and supply chain KPIs.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including an understanding of how inventory decisions impact sales, service, cash flow, and working capital.
• Customer-first mindset, with the ability to consider downstream impacts when making inventory and service decisions.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Macros, Power Query, and the ability to work with large datasets.
• Experience with analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI and SQL.
• Experience with ERP and supply chain planning systems such as JDA/Blue Yonder, SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, or similar platforms.
• Digital proficiency, with an openness to using technology, automation, and data insights to improve efficiency and decision-making.