Workday Job Profile: Inventory Specialist

Business/Posting Title: Inventory Specialist

Grade: 7

The InventorySpecialistwillbe responsible foroptimizinginventory levels at each node of thenetworkand ensuring productismoving to the right location at the right time,withthe right volumeThe InventorySpecialistmanages thecore businesscategories on each team and partners with theInventoryAnalyst& Inventory Manageronmorecomplexbusinesses or initiatives.

What will you do?

Core Execution

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

• Ensure that proper inventory levels aremaintainedby consistently reviewingKPIs such asweeks of supply anddepthin-stock metrics

• Track vendorPO’sfrom order point to DCto ensure vendors areshippingon time and in full

• Root cause supplier issues tomaintainacceptable performance

• Monitorproduct flowthroughout the supply chain to createan excellentcustomer experience

• Participatein Lifecycle Management review process;determinepath forward for slowmovingproduct and obsolete inventory 

• Monitorinventory-turnperformance andidentifyopportunities tooptimizeinventory levels

• Root cause analysisandtroubleshootingwhen storesor DCsare out of stock

Collaboration/Partnership

• Managevendor-facingrelationshiptoensureexpectations aredefined and achieved

• Partner with Senior InventoryPlanneras necessary onhigh-visibility categoriesor initiatives

• Collaborate as part of acohesive team environment with immediate team and cross-functional partners alike

Business Analysis/Insights

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

• Ability to gather pieces of data fromwell-definedsources to answer questions about their business

• With the help of the Senior InventoryPlanner,work withlarge amountsof data and create reports for Senior Management team

• Conductadhoc analysis to understand business opportunities

Communication

• Effectively communicate with cross functional teams

• Demonstrateconsistentverbal, written, and interpersonal skillstoidentifyproblems

• 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

• Proficiencywith Excel and basic analytical skillsrequired, withfundamentalunderstanding of retail math and inventory management. Must be able todemonstratefamiliarity in 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,passionateand enthusiastic individual ready to bring energy and excitement to lead their business

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

• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize workload

• Strong senseof urgency and willingness to provide feedback on potential process improvements

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

Certifications, Experience, and Education:

• Minimum of0-2years of experience in a planning and/or inventory management field;and

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

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience