Analyst, Inventory Management (Full-Time)

About the Role

The Inventory Analyst (Profiler) bridges physical warehouse operations and WMS master data. This role focuses on warehouse slotting optimization, space utilization, and picking productivity.

Primary Impact

• Optimizes product placement to minimize picker travel time, eliminate warehouse congestion/blowouts, maintain inventory data accuracy, and sustain continuous improvement standards on the warehouse floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the attainment of desired service levels and inventory targets, including product availability to fulfill customer orders.
• Builds relationships with internal customers, sources of supply, and business peers.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements that enhance service and speed through analysis of supply chain information and metrics.
• Plans and executes physical and systematic slotting changes to optimize pick density and workplace ergonomics.
• Investigates and resolves system-generated alerts, such as location type mismatches and blowout carts/stations.
• Reviews upcoming SKU arrivals to pre-assign optimal pick and reserve locations prior to receipt.
• Monitors slot utilization metrics, evaluates worst-fit percentages (SKU cubic velocity against slot dimensions), and recommends appropriate min/max level adjustments.
• Works closely with warehouse floor supervisors, inventory control leads, and picking teams to ensure seamless execution of layout changes.
• Adheres to site safety regulations, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Participates in special projects as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Enterprise WMS experience beyond basic RF scanning (understanding location types, inventory statuses, and SKU attributes) preferred.
• Spatial reasoning and physical math ability (calculating cubic dimensions, weight capacities, and shelf clearance).
• Attention to detail regarding master data accuracy.
• Ability to work standing for long periods with frequent stooping or bending.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Detail-oriented, quality-focused, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work in coordination with other team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting established performance quotas and standards.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of related warehouse/distribution center experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Self-starter attitude capable of working autonomously.