Job Description

Job Description

Title: Inventory Management Analyst

Classification: Non-exempt

Supervisors Title: Director of Shelf Edge

Job Description

Position Overview

The Inventory Management Analyst plays a pivotal role in driving the implementation, enhancement, and long-term sustainability of core systems at Vallarta Supermarkets, including Production Planning for fresh in-store products, Computer Assisted Ordering, and Perpetual Inventory. This role involves generating actionable reports and business insights to support system optimization and increase adoption across retail operations.

The analyst will develop a deep understanding of system functionality and its integration with store-level operations, using data to uncover opportunities for improvement. They will also collaborate closely with project managers to propose, document, and validate system enhancements that align with operational needs.

Shelf Edge is the team committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences by managing all aspects of shelf-level execution. This includes overseeing product replenishment systems, fresh food production planning, accurate pricing and signage, and ensuring that product placement aligns with corporate merchandising strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Data Analysis, Reporting and Insight Generation
• Design, develop, and maintain reports, and visualizations that support operational goals to maintain great inventory conditions at stores.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities.
• Generate reports that inform operational compliance to SOPs.
• Design reports to track forecast accuracy and inventory KPIs
• Identify opportunities and propose solutions to simplify and improve current systems focused on improving inventory levels in stores.
• Work with project managers of current systems to define solutions to current systems
• Document improvements, track progress and validate functionality to approve release.
• Work closely to Shelf Edge Manager to coordinate implementations and communication to other corporate departments and to operational teams.
• Management of all systems supporting Supply chain in -stock position, product quality, and efficient inventory utilization.
• Monitor, support, and ensure all systems are maintained and perform up to expectations.
• Monitor store performance against expected results and identify opportunities.
• Develop innovative solutions and new ways of thinking about solutions, problems and opportunities; share information in ways that promote, clarify and keep people informed.
• Take action in system inputs to solve issues at stores.
• Ensure open communication regarding planning, execution and results.
• Interacting with many corporate positions to track progress and understand their needs.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to develop reports and performance indicators.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and partner with store team members and management to affect immediate changes as required.
• Ability to work with a variety of team members and management to resolve operational problems and ensure sales and performance goals are met or exceeded.
• Customer service skills and the ability to resolve complaints, inquiries and operational errors.
• Strong skills with Excel
• Preferred requirements: SQL skills for querying and transforming data.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data analysis, inventory management, supply chain operations, or a similar analytical role within a retail or grocery environment.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive business decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookups, complex formulas).
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, IT, and project management teams.
• Preferred: Experience with SQL or other data querying languages for transforming and analyzing datasets.

• Physical Demands

  • May also have to do some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.
  • Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
  • This position may require travel and overnight stays from time to time.
  • Typical physical demands or activities include climbing, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching and walking.

  Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

  This is a Non-Exempt Level Position; Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; schedule would be based on business necessity and coordinated through the reporting supervisor.

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