Job description
This position will require you to be on-site four days a week in our Columbus, OH headquarters.
A Brief Overview
The Inventory Analyst role at Safelite plays a pivotal role within the organization, reporting directly to the Inventory Manager. This position is responsible for maintaining a superior in-stock position of inventory across the Safelite fulfillment network. This role is highly cross-functional, requiring close partnership with procurement, supply chain, and leadership teams to communicate supplier performance, SKU-specific inventory issues, and opportunities for supplier improvement. The Inventory Analyst is expected to create and distribute exception management reports, proactively address inventory deficiencies, and recommend actions to mitigate customer impact. Key success criteria for this role include driving business outcomes, fostering effective collaboration, continuously improving replenishment processes, and embracing organizational change. The ideal candidate demonstrates analytical acumen, operational excellence, and a proactive approach to inventory management within the dynamic automotive retail environment.
What you will do
Generate purchase orders for made-to-order and finished goods inventory with designated suppliers, maintaining accurate lead times, minimum order quantities, and relevant ordering parameters
Oversee outstanding purchase orders and assess the need for expediting or spot purchases to ensure optimal inventory levels and reduce the risk of stockouts.
Collaborate with suppliers to efficiently manage and update purchase order information, ensuring proactive alignment of lead times, order quantities, and purchasing accuracy.
Conduct regular stock assessments and oversee inventory levels throughout the fulfillment network to recommend transfers that promote balance, manage slow-moving or obsolete inventory, and minimize stockouts.
Partner with the procurement team to provide detailed communication regarding supplier performance, including SKU-specific inventory levels, lead time metrics, and areas for potential supplier improvement.
Coordinate with purchasing, sales, demand planning, and fulfillment teams to ensure replenishment strategies are effectively aligned and prioritized in accordance with business objectives.
Examine inventory reports to effectively address unforeseen fluctuations in demand or supply chain disruptions, making necessary adjustments to replenishment plans as required.
Employ continuous improvement strategies to propose systematic and procedural modifications aimed at optimizing supplier performance, minimizing stock shortages, and increasing technician and customer satisfaction.
Other duties as assigned by management to support current and future business needs.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
What you will need
Bachelor's Degree - Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field Preferred
1-3 years Supply Chain, Replenishment, and/or Inventory Management
1+ years Experience in retail or automotive replenishment
1+ years of inventory replenishment experience; including supplier facing communication
Experience with business tools: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Proficiency in inventory management software such as Oracle, GAINS, or similar platforms
Analytical, communication, cross-functional collaboration, organization, problem solving, and presentation skills
Attention to detail, ability to adapt to changing organizational needs, and strategic thinking capabilities
Innovative, results-oriented mindset
Familiarity with logistics and supply chain challenges with a focus on external supplier collaborations
What You will get:
Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
Total job benefits valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days.
Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year.
View all our health, wealth and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com.
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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.
This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.
Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws, regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.
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Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.
This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.
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