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Original posting from Icebreaker
divh2Inventory Analyst (Americas)/h2pA day in the life of an Inventory Analyst at icebreaker and Smartwool looks a little like this./ppAs the Inventory Analyst for Smartwool and icebreaker, you will run the monthly inventory management cadence across both brands and all channelsconsolidating cross-functional inputs and recommending actions that improve inventory productivity and service outcomes./ppThis role owns inventory analytics and reporting (SAP and Excel), including service and days-of-supply reporting, inventory composition/utilization views, and excess forecasting. You will also support inventory control activities (movement/adjustment audits and physical inventory review) and execute key operational processes such as excess governance, irregular/second-quality supply disposition, stock transfers, and sample purchase requests/shipments./ppLets break down that day-in-the-life a bit more./pulliLead the monthly inventory roll-up process for both brands across all channels; partner with the Planning Manager to consolidate inputs and commentary, summarize key insights, and provide clear direction to support inventory management decisions. Coordinate meeting cadence, facilitate discussions on forecast changes and variances to targets, and publish final materials to management./liliAudit inventory movements and adjustments in support of inventory accuracy and controls/liliOwn recurring inventory performance reporting and analysis, including on-hand utilization, inventory composition, inventory position, and days of supply; deliver biweekly service reporting for all channels./liliLead reporting automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve consistency./liliManage irregular/second-quality supply from sock mills, including visibility to supply, coordination with Sales to disposition units, and creation/issuance of purchase orders to sock mill vendors as required./liliProvide decision support for inventory budgeting, including excess, days of supply, and inventory dollars; communicate risks/opportunities and recommend actions to align to financial and inventory targets./liliCreate purchase requisitions for regional samples and track/report sample shipments through final destination; maintain visibility and ensure timely delivery./liliOwn excess inventory reporting and forecasting; support the monthly excess review meeting by preparing materials, coordinating attendance, tracking action items, and driving accountability to outcomes./liliSupport ad hoc analytical requests across Operations and partner teams related to inventory management. Including but not limited to: price increases, packaging changes, past-due shipments, publishing discontinued lists, updating inventory class codes and auditing seasonal workbench./li/ulpWhat do you need to succeed?/ppWe all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills youll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 2 to 3 years of experience in an analytical setting, preferably Supply Chain, Finance or Inventory Management/ppThe foundation skills you will need in this position are:/pulliExceptional analytical and problem-solving skills/liliAbility to understand supply chain issues and drive solutions/liliAbility to effectively communicate (both written verbal), lead discussions and give presentations to large and small groups/liliAbility to prioritize, manage and complete projects under a deadline/liliAbility to work effectively within a cross-functional team environment/liliFlexible and high attention to detail/liliExperience with reporting platforms, SAP, BOBJ/PowerBI a plus/liliExpertise in Excel and all Microsoft applications/liliBachelors degree or equivalent from four-year college or university - preferred concentration in Operations, Supply Chain or Business Management (preferred)/li/ulpSpecial Requirements:/pulliTravel estimated at 5% or less of the time/li/ulpWhat do we offer you?/ppAt icebreaker and Smartwool, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)./ppOur commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do./ppTo learn more about our benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click Looking to Join VF./ppTo learn more about our Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to or WE have a question for YOU./ppAre you in?/p/div
Source: Icebreaker careers