Area Inventory Analyst

1 month ago

Nairobi, Kenya Church of Jesus Christ of Later Days Saints Full time

JOB SUMMARY

The Area Inventory Analyst works with and reports to corporate headquarters to ensure product is readily available to meet customer needs in their geographic area of responsibility.  This is done through interaction with area distribution and retail operations in the assigned countries to maintain the right inventory levels and ensure product is where it needs to be, in the right quantities and at the right time. The Analyst prepares and analyzes sales demand and inventory data; prepares reports for the supply chain network; communicates global process to area administrators; coaches, mentors and develops area personnel to follow the established inventory process and sets the example for high standards of customer service.  The Analyst receives qualitative demand data from retail stores and local orders, and understands demand 'influencers' in assigned countries to manage the inventory end-to-end process; measures and reports metrics to support the business, i.e. service level, percent of SKUs stocked out; inventory turns; days in process (on backorder), and etc.The incumbent is also responsible for tracking business to business (B2B) shipments within the assigned geography. The incumbent is the champion to ensure appropriate levels of inventory are always available within their assigned geography to satisfy customer expectations.Must be worthy of a Temple RecommendBachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or accounting; minimum of 8 years relevant experience in supply chain and/or inventory management (or equivalent combination of education and experience), Master Degree is Preferred.Ability to demonstrate understanding of and expertise in global inventory processes and analysisAbility to exhibit international diplomacy and ability to interact with various cultures;Proficiency with a supply chain management system; Computer skills required for presentation, word processing, spreadsheets and databases/repositoriesAbility to communicate well; ability to write reports and provide technical information in a concise and easily understood format; customer service orientation essentialFluency in reading, writing and speaking a relevant second language preferredInternational experience in supply chain planning or inventory management strongly preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

50%  Work globally with assigned geographic area to prepare inventory plans in the global 'Manage Inventory' process; verify quantitative and qualitative demand requirements; assess current inventory at retail stores and in warehouses; confirm inventory levels are appropriate to meet the needs of the customer; ensure reorder quantity logic is in place; adjust inventory balances as needed; track replenishment shipments to confirm appropriate/timely inventory movement.20%  Communicate openly with area distribution and retail operations managers, materials management managers and other process administrators in various parts of the world to coach, mentor and teach the inventory management model, process and metrics.  Drive corporate processes, policies and practices to ensure standardization of inventory management practices.20%  Review and analyze inventory histories to provide projections; gather demand and current stock data; prepare management reports, research to inform decision makers on facts, data, and trends using reports, charts and graphs to illustrate findings and report performance metrics.10%  Coordinate data, information, and communications with stakeholders within the distribution and supply chain network to disseminate accurate and timely information, including performance measurement reporting to management..

REQUIRED SKILLS

Reporting, Written communication, Analytics, Logistics planning and management, Ability to coordinate, Stock and inventory management, Communication

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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