AddressReq ID: 427607
BASIC PURPOSE: The Inventory Analyst is focused on Love’s inventory management strategy for assigned business units. This role will contribute to the inventory strategy and process improvements that support business objectives, financial goals, and adherence to relevant inventory metrics. A core function of this role is building relationships with key stakeholders such as internal and field support teams, category management, suppliers, and manufacturers.
Major Responsibilities
- Develop, support, and implement enhancements to Love’s inventory and replenishment processes
- Foster strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to optimize site-level inventory levels and accuracy
- Lead continuous improvement efforts related to site-level receiving, waste, counts, & credits
- Establish analytical reporting on relevant inventory metrics such as: waste, markdown, turns, and space allocation
- Present financial reporting on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis for assigned business unit
- Identify and oversee enhancements and implementation of inventory applications
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Education: BA degree business-related field and/or 3 years relevant work experience
- Experience:
- Convenience retail or auto-maintenance related experience preferred
- Knowledge of inventory management “best practices” is preferred
- Proven experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and issue resolution techniques
- Demonstrated usage of retail analytics software and Tableau and/or SQL preferred
- Previous experience in order fulfillment, logistics, or related field
- Skills to effectively manage inventory movement and documentation.
- Project management abilities to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Skills:
- Highly motivated self-starter
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
- Must thrive in fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, specifically Excel
Typical Physical Demands:
- Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
- Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
- Requires normal range of hearing and vision
- Travel required as needed
- On-call availability
Job Function(s): Corporate
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we’ve provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes:
- Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets
- Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists
- Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader
- Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert
