Inventory Planning Analyst II

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores • Oklahoma City, OK • 15h ago

Benefits: Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance Paid Time Off 401(k) - 100% Match up to 5% Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days Competitive Pay Career Development *

Welcome to Love's : The Inventory Planning Analyst II is responsible for supporting advanced inventory optimization initiatives through enhanced analytics, forecasting, and replenishment processes. This role contributes to improving inventory performance metrics, refining reporting systems, and addressing more complex challenges in collaboration with merchandising and operational teams. This position also focuses on strengthening relationships with internal support teams, category management, suppliers, and manufacturers, to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.

Job Functions:

Inventory Management

Implement and recommend enhancements to Love's inventory strategy and replenishment processes

Collaborate with cross functional partners to refine inventory initiatives

Analyze and implement Love's inventory strategy and replenishment processes to improve inventory performance, meet in-stock percentage goals, optimize inventory turnover and mitigate aging inventory

Implement tailored inventory strategies based on category, seasonality, promotions, and both domestic and international suppliers in accordance with the financial plan & business objectives

Coordinate special programs, large buys, and end of month/quarter deals to recommend potential purchasing incentives

Optimize all aspects of the purchase order and inventory replenishment process to include forecasting, generating purchase orders, vendor communication, monitoring shipping timelines, confirming delivery, and approving invoices

Collaborate with inbound logistic partners to coordinate deliveries

Enhance strategic vendor partnerships by collaborating with vendors to leverage forecast and implement inventory strategies

Analysis/Business Acumen

Optimize predictive modeling, machine learning, and other analytical tools to deliver data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making

Enhance reporting and analysis tools via business intelligence platforms to analyze sales, purchasing, and inventory patterns

Develop analytical reporting to improve supply chain processes

Utilize analytics and business knowledge to create cost-effective purchase orders, achieving required goals and relevant KPIs

Supply Chain Technology

Analyze and optimize process flows, identify gaps, and implement improvements to efficiency standards

Provide testing and recommendations on new technology enhancements to Love's inventory and replenishment platforms & tools

Leverage technology to effectively execute business strategies and objectives

Other duties as assigned

Experience & Qualifications:

BA degree or higher in Supply Chain Management or other business-related field and/or 2-5 years relevant work experience

In-depth, hands-on knowledge of retail merchandising systems

Knowledge of industry trends, "best practices" and Six Sigma process improvements are preferred

Proven experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and issue resolution techniques

Knowledge and usage of Blue Yonder, Tableau and/or SQL preferred

Skills and Physical Demands:

Highly motivated self-starter

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills

Must thrive in fast-paced environment

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, specifically Excel

Our Culture:

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.

EOE-Protected Veterans/Disability

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