Retail Inventory Allocation Analyst Jobs in California

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Role Summary

The Staff Analyst, Inventory Optimization plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing strategies to optimize inventory levels across the service parts organization. This position is responsible for analyzing complex datasets associated with demand and supply, managing inventory parameters to ensure optimal stock availability while meeting target fill rates by location, minimizing holding costs and mitigating risks of obsolescence. The role is expected to operate with a decent degree of autonomy, lead optimization projects and contribute to process improvement. This role requires strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of inventory management principles, and proficiency with advanced planning tool and ERP systems.

Responsibilities Advanced Inventory Analysis & Modeling

• Utilize statistical methods and advanced planning tool Servigistics to refine inventory parameters across the distribution network to drive optimal planning outputs and inventory performance
• Lead scenario and what-if simulations in the advanced planning tool to enable decision-centric thinking to achieve strategic business goals and improved financial performance
• Develop inventory allocation strategies around supply constrained parts to determine optimal forward deployment in the network and mitigate fill rate gaps

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor inventory performance against targets, identify deviations, and conduct root cause analysis for stockouts, E&O, and forecast inaccuracies collaborating with planning teams
• Develop and maintain comprehensive dashboards and reports to provide visibility into inventory levels, trends, and potential issues for stakeholders
• Steward for governance and provide insights into performance of part groupings setup by various planning teams in the advance planning tool

Process Improvement & System Utilization

• Proactively identify and champion continuous improvement initiatives for inventory planning and control processes
• Business lead to analyze, test and deploy new features and product release in collaboration with other planning teams in the advanced planning tool Servigistics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Statistics, Finance, or a related analytical field. Masters preferred
• 3-5+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain planning, or a related analytical role.
• Proven experience in demand forecasting, inventory modeling, and statistical analysis.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced planning/inventory optimization software.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, macros).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to various audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead projects

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $112,100 to $148,500 for Irvine, California based applicants.

The salary range for this role is $102,300 to $135,580 for Michigan based applicants.

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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