Inventory
Inventory Analyst - Kmart Hard Home Storage & Org.
Job Information
Company
Sears Holdings Management Corporation
Location
US-IL-Hoffman Estates
Job Title
Inventory Analyst - Kmart Hard Home Storage & Org.
Job Type
Distribution - Shipping
Inventory
Supply Chain
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Job Title
Inventory Analyst - Kmart Hard Home Storage & Org.
Job Description
This position is responsible for planning, managing and maintaining replenishment for all specified line of business. Also responsible for monitoring and adjusting variables to meet the needs of the stores. This individual will effectively manage the placement and/or replenishment of a designated product category to maintain and in stock standard while achieving planned turnover and revenue growth. The individual must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be able to prioritize them in accordance with the challenges of a rapidly changing retail environment. This position reports to the Inventory Manager. Due to the complexity of the business the recommended tenure for this position is 18 months.
Job Requirements
Responsibilities:
• Acts with strong sense of urgency to anticipate customer's needs
• Expertly utilizes the appropriate tools and levers to optimize in-stock and minimize unproductive inventories
• Provides promotional merchandise in the correct quantities to stores in support advertised promotions
• Maintains collaborative partnership with Stores
• Proactively communicates key strategies and initiatives to store partners
• Leads others to adapt processes, solutions, successes, ideas, etc
• Makes quick, intelligent fact-based decisions
• Takes responsible risks to find lasting solutions to difficult problems
• Keeps the Inventory Manager updated on current projects and problems
• Engages in continuous teaching about system capabilities and supply chain processes
• Performs complex and highly detailed work with accuracy and precision
• Maintains proper inventory levels in all stores to support profitable sales
• Leads local market tailoring and records assortment needs through discussion with the buying team
• Makes quality inventory and purchase recommendations to Buyers
• Analyzes sales and stock levels to ensure that reorder recommendations made by the replenishment system reflect the sales trend, presentations standards and turnover goals
• Recommends new/remodel store assortments
• Recommends promotional/new product forecasts by reviewing and updating sales estimates and history
• Documents (with Buyer) menu of attributes relevant to a class
• Creates superior order allotments and makes adjustments prior to receipt of goods as warranted by sales trend
• Ensures needed factor file and annual rate corrections are entered into SAMSRequirements:•Bachelors degree required. Focus on Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or related field.
•Prior experience in an Inventory Analyst or related role preferred.
• Strong Systems Skills. Experience utilizing MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, etc.) and knowledge of supply chain/inventory systems. Experience with Inforem is a plus
• Ability to train new hires.
• Demonstrated Leadership abilities.
• Strong Analytical Skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include:
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
About Sears Holdings Management Corporation Sears Holdings Management Corporation provides corporate services to Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) and its family of companies, including Sears Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation.
About Sears Holdings Corporation Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer with over 4,000 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, consumer electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Sears Holdings is the 2011 ENERGY STAR® Retail Partner of the Year. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has the Country Living collection, which is offered by Sears and Kmart. We are the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 11 million service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' website at www.searsholdings.com.
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