Inventory Control and Optimization Analyst

Description:

Job Title: Inventory Control and Optimization Analyst

Location: ProSource Support Center

Department: Inventory Control

Reports to: Vice President of Category & Inventory Management

Job Summary: The Inventory Control & Optimization Analyst is a corporate-level role responsible for enterprise-wide inventory health, accuracy, and optimization across ProSource’s wholesale distribution network. This position partners closely with Purchasing, Operations, and Branch Leadership to ensure inventory investments are aligned with demand, service-level expectations, and financial objectives.

This role is designed for an experienced inventory professional who can take ownership of inventory outcomes rather than provide purely tactical support. The position is expected to grow over time and serve as the foundation for a broader corporate inventory control function.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control & Optimization

• Own enterprise inventory health across all branches and stocking locations
• Monitor and actively reduce excess, surplus, and obsolete inventory
• Identify inventory risk related to overbuying, slow-moving SKUs, and poor turns
• Partner with Purchasing to align buys with demand trends and service objectives
• Evaluate and adjust min/max levels and stocking strategies
• Support branch inventory optimization through transfers and rebalancing

Replenishment & Demand Support

• Analyze sales trends and historical usage to support purchasing decisions
• Provide actionable insights rather than owning statistical forecasting models
• Identify demand anomalies and usage changes impacting inventory health

Inventory Accuracy & Governance

• Review branch cycle counts and identify systemic accuracy issues
• Support physical inventory processes and reconciliation efforts
• Establish inventory control standards and best practices

ERP & Product Enablement

• Ensure inventory-critical product data in ERP is accurate and functional
• Support new item setup from an inventory and stocking perspective
• Partner with category and data teams without owning full master-data governance

Reporting & Analysis

• Track and report key KPIs: turns, days on hand, fill rates, and excess inventory
• Deliver insights and recommendations to leadership
• Support continuous improvement tied to cash and service performance

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–7 years of experience in inventory control, optimization, or purchasing support
• Wholesale distribution experience preferred (plumbing, electrical, or similar)
• Strong understanding of inventory lifecycle and service-level tradeoffs
• ERP experience required (Solar Eclipse strongly preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical mindset
• Ability to work independently and take ownership