Job Description

Job Posting Title:Inventory Analyst- Inventory Management

Job Profile – Inventory Analyst

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The Inventory Analystwillbe responsible foroptimizing inventory levels at each node of the network and ensuring product is moving to the right location at the right time, with the right volumeThe InventoryAnalystwill manage the most critical orcomplexbusinesscategories on each team andservesas a leaderregardingall inventory activities for their assigned businessesA best-in-class InventoryAnalystwill help build a long-term strategy for the category in partnership with their manager & cross functional partners across Merchandising, Marketing, Pricing, & Supply Chain.

What will you do?

Core Execution

• Place purchase orders from vendors to AAP Distribution Centers tomaintainadequate inventory to support AAP Company Owned stores and hundreds of Independently operated stores

• Ensure that proper inventory levels aremaintainedby consistently reviewing KPIs such as weeks of supply and depth in-stock metrics

• Track vendorPO’sfrom order point to DC to ensure vendors are shipping on time and in full

• Root cause supplier issues tomaintainacceptable performance

• Monitor product flow throughout the supply chain to create an excellent customer experience

• Participate in Lifecycle Management review process;determinepath forward for slow moving product and obsolete inventory 

• Monitor inventory-turn performance andidentifyopportunities tooptimizeinventory levels

• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting when stores or DCs are out of stock

Collaboration/Partnership

• Leader inestablishinga strong, collaborative, vendor-facing relationship to ensure expectations are defined and achieved

• Mentor and develop less experienced Inventory Planners with day-to-day responsibilities

• Develop and foster a cohesive team environment with immediate team and cross-functional partners alike

Business Analysis/Insights

• Review KPIs and reporting against targets to provide visibility to partners and leadership. Work with key partners to measure progress against targets

• Ability to tell data-driven stories, using information from multiple sources, toprovideactionable insights

• Ability to work withlarge amountsof data and create reports for Senior Management team

• Conduct ad hoc analysis to understand business opportunities and develop plans to address

Communication

• Effectively communicate with cross functional teams, field team members and leadership to present data and resolution

• Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to influencean optimaloutcome

• Proactively communicate and resolve all issuesregardingproduct flow from Vendor to DC to Store and resolve potential service disruptions

Location & Work Availability:

This position is Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote), based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina

Qualifications:

• Advanced Excel and analytical skillsrequired, with strong aptitude in retail math and inventory management. Must be able todemonstrateproficiencyin these areas to be considered for this position.

• Experience & familiarity in inventory management systems and Software (in Blue Yonder,Relexor Manhattan Associates, or SAP)

• Self-motivated, passionate, and enthusiastic individual ready to bring energy and excitement to lead their business

• Outstanding organizational skills with a natural curiosity and interest in problem solving

• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and delegate workload, juggling multiple concurrent projects and deliverables

• Strong senseof urgency to change, adapt, and push processes forward

• Curiosity to ask “why” behind the data and dig into the root cause opportunities.

Certifications, Experience, and Education:

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a planning and/or inventory management field; and

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, orotherrelated field; or

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Benefits Summary:

We believe in supporting our Team Members and those they love through comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Learn more here: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of January 3, 2026, Advance operated 4,305 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also served 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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