Analyst - Inventory Integrity

Title:

Analyst - Inventory Integrity

Reports To:

Manager - Inventory Integrity

Location:

Goodyear, AZ

AEO operates three robust distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. These centers are essential for fulfilling both online and in-store customer orders, ensuring a seamless experience for our shoppers. Our global presence extends to shipping to 81 countries and supporting more than 900 stores. On a daily basis, our network efficiently processes nearly 65,000 orders, shipping 17+ million orders in 2024.

This extensive infrastructure and daily throughput underscores our commitment to efficient global logistics and customer satisfaction.

The Inventory Integrity Analyst is a specialized role focused on data and analytics to ensure the accuracy, quality, and optimal health of American Eagle Outfitters inventory records and physical stock. This role is responsible for identifying and researching the accuracy of inventory adjustments, performing root cause analysis, including the impact on Operational/Financial processes and Merchandising systems. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams on problem solving, reporting and providing solutions towards proper inventory management.

• Conduct in-depth, root cause analysis of inventory variances (e.g., shortages, overages, financial discrepancies) identified through cycle counts, or system reports
• Reconcile inventory data across multiple systems (e.g., WMS, COFE, KNAPP, HAI) to ensure consistency in material, quantity, and financial flows
• Analyze inventory adjustment history, quality audit results, and transaction data to identify recurring problems, process failures, and areas of high risk for inventory loss or inaccuracy
• Support internal and external compliance audits (e.g., SOX, Control) by providing inventory data, documentation, and variance analysis to ensure all processes adhere to financial and regulatory standards.
• Lead and support projects focused on optimizing inventory processes and reducing handling errors
• Create and present detailed reports and dashboards on inventory accuracy, adjustments and quality metrics to management and cross-functional teams.
• Daily research and reconciliation of inventory adjustments and the impact to the AEO shrink accounts
• Serve as SME lead working cross-functionally to identify potential issues, drive new department initiatives and efficiencies
• Train and educate on-site staff in proper inventory integrity and control techniques and practices as needed
• Collaborate cross-functionally & across sites on the identification, root cause and resolution of issues or identified opportunities
• Review, update and maintain all inventory SOX process information as needed based on process updates and/or changes
• Other duties and projects as assigned

• 2+ years of experience in Inventory area or equivalent experience in production, processing, retail warehousing environment
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office & Google products, IP, WMS systems and programs
• Ability to work with and influence peers, cross-functional teams and management
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments with attention to detail and established deadlines
• Strong analytic, problem solving, investigative and follow up skills
• Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills;
  Proven organizational and time management skills
• Self motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and follow-up
• Travel may be required based on responsibilities and assignments
• Physical requirements may involve extended periods of standing, walking, climbing, and lifting/pushing cartons or totes

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please .
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.