Inventory Analyst

Our Client Our client, a high-end luxury company, seeks to employ an Inventory Analyst.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze sales data to forecast demand and identify buying patterns per brand. Track slow-moving and obsolete stock, making recommendations for clearance or inter-branch transfer. Monitor shrinkage trends (theft, damage, admin errors) and support loss prevention efforts. Prepare regular inventory reports (daily, weekly, monthly) for senior management.

Maintain optimal stock levels to prevent stock outs or overstocking. Analyze the performance of new product introductions. Collaborate with the buying team on purchase order quantities based on data. Support the finance team with inventory valuation and cost analysis. Develop dashboards for real-time visibility of stock health.

Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support business cases for promotions .

Requirements

B.Sc. in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or Engineering. Minimum 4 years in data analysis within a retail environment. Industry Background: Retail Analytics, FMCG, Supply Chain, or Financial Services (Data roles). Advanced Excel and data modeling. Analytical mindset and critical thinking. ERP/MRP software proficiency (e.

g., Sage, Oracle, SAP). Attention to detail and accuracy. Data visualization (Power BI or Tableau is a plus).