Senior Analyst, Inventory Management

Leads end-to-end inventory management and movement across the NAM market within the Finance team. It drives cross-functional alignment and an omni-channel approach across Inventory, Finance and Supply Chain, and develops inventory strategies, processes and KPIs that support commercial objectives, financial requirements and brand integrity. It provides actionable inventory data, reporting and analysis to business partners and leadership and supports a consistent One NAM approach.

• Lead end-to-end inventory management and movement across the NAM market and drive cross-functional alignment and an omni-channel approach across Inventory, Finance and Supply Chain.
• Develop inventory strategies, processes and KPIs that support commercial objectives, financial requirements and brand integrity.
• Partner cross-functionally to analyse market inventory by channel and recommend actions that maximise sales, inventory turn and gross margin while supporting commercial objectives and brand integrity.
• Deliver clear, accurate and actionable inventory data and analysis to support business partners, leadership decisions and commercial planning.
• Own weekly inventory reporting and provide ad hoc reporting, analysis and technical guidance using SQL, Excel, Power BI and SAP.
• Develop, support and continuously improve end-to-end inventory health processes and strategies, including planned production, like-for-like analysis, inventory flow, returns and transfers.
• Drive improvements in inventory reporting and upstream and downstream inventory management to strengthen process efficiency, communication and data accuracy.
• Align supply chain management and inventory teams on consistent data, reporting and insights, and partner with commercial and brand teams to define and execute appropriate actions.
• Support the integration of U.S. inventory processes into Canada to enable a consistent One NAM approach.
• Identify roadblocks to stock commercialisation, develop solutions and communicate inventory performance, risks and actions through monthly senior leadership team reports and presentations.

• Minimum 4-6 years of operations, planning or buying experience within a large footwear, apparel, sporting goods or consumer products organisation, with an increasing degree of responsibility.
• Four-year college degree with emphasis in business or finance.
• Any suitable combination of education, experience and training will be accepted.
• Ability to access, integrate and analyse data from varied database structures to produce comprehensive reporting and actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end demand, purchasing and inventory processes.
• Strong commercial and business acumen, with the ability to resolve stakeholder disconnects and support sound decisions with limited information.
• Advanced analytical and methodological skills, including data analysis and trend forecasting.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-management and facilitation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Clear written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and merchandising or data applications, including Power BI, Databricks, SAP and SQL.
• Advanced Excel skills, including macros, pivot tables, lookup formulas and formatting.
• General understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning and generative AI concepts, with the ability to identify opportunities where AI, automation and emerging technologies can improve forecasting, inventory management, productivity and decision-making.
• Strong planning, organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• Is based in Portland, OR, under a hybrid work policy that requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week.
• In-office attendance is required even on Friday for work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation.

• Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on company performance.

• Robust and progressive medical coverage, including HSA with employer funding or FSA options, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Adoption support, including surrogate and fertility support.
• Short- and long-term disability and basic life and AD&D insurance.
• 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Education assistance for full-time employees.
• Generous leave policies, including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Flexible time off accrual of.4388 hours per day, increasing with years of service.
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Service Time Off during milestone years.

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