Inventory Analytics Manager

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Analysis & Optimization

• Analyze inventory performance and identify opportunities to improve stock efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels, stock movements, and inventory turnover.
• Manage and optimize Safety Stock, Reorder Point (ROP), and inventory parameters.
• Identify and recommend actions for excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory.
• Support inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining target service levels.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain inventory dashboards and KPI reports.
• Analyze large datasets from ERP, WMS, and other business systems.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support supply chain decision-making.
• Present inventory performance reports and insights to management.

Forecasting & Planning Support

• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Procurement, and Operations teams.
• Analyze forecast accuracy and inventory trends.
• Support inventory planning strategies aligned with business demand.

Inventory Control & Process Improvement

• Monitor inventory accuracy and stock reconciliation.
• Support cycle count and annual stock count activities.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead inventory-related projects.
• Establish best practices and standard operating procedures for inventory management.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop Inventory Analysts and related team members.
• Set team objectives, monitor performance, and provide coaching.
• Foster a data-driven culture within the supply chain organization.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Statistics, or related fields.

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Inventory Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or Logistics.

• At least 2 years of team leadership experience.

• Experience in Manufacturing, FMCG, Retail, Distribution, or Logistics industries is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Inventory Management principles.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other BI tools.

• Strong SQL skills for data analysis.

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).

• Knowledge of Demand Planning and Inventory Optimization methodologies.

• Experience with WMS systems.

• Knowledge of Python, Power Query, or Data Analytics tools.

• APICS/CPIM certification is an advantage.