Inventory Planning Analyst

PGW Auto Glass is seeking an inventory planning analyst to support inventory movements throughout the supply chain. An inventory planning analyst executes inventory deployment from distribution centers to branches while supporting optimum inventory levels to maximize sales and margins, overall productivity, and profitability. Additionally, the analyst partners cross-functionally to drive sales through forecasting, analysis, and inventory decisions while ensuring limited out-of-stock in branch stores and distribution centers.

PGW Auto Glass is the most comprehensive distributor of automotive replacement glass, specialty parts, shop accessories, and digital services, including exact match VIN decoding and Installer Business Services in North America. The company operates over 130 branches throughout the U.S. and Canada. Offering same-day and overnight deliveries, PGW Auto Glass serves OEM dealerships, collision repair shops, and automotive glass installers.

 

Your Seat at the Table

· Formulate, propose, and execute inventory deployment strategy accounting for constraints and inputs, such as inventory capacity levels, timing of product delivery, minimum inventory targets, and distribution to support sales plans

· Ensure timely and accurate execution in support of New Branch Openings

· Provide branch analysis/insight/opportunities based on sales, in-stock, and sell-through percent targets

· Analyzes business performance, developing insights and translating them into strategies to drive sales and inventory productivity

· Develop and articulate a fact-based analytical approach to store sales and inventory strategy, monitor results, and make necessary adjustments with exceptional change agility; all to deliver budgeted sales and margin and planned sell-through expectations

· Work with Logistics and Procurement partners to resolve external constraints that impact inventory flow to distribution centers and stores

· Review and analyze weekly store performance/inventory levels; changes to forecasts

· Assume other duties as assigned

· Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements). Overnight travel (up to 10%).

 

What You Bring to the Table

· BS Degree preferred

· 2+ years of experience in Procurement, Demand Planning, Purchasing, Supply Chain or related fields

· Bilingual (English–French) would be considered an asset

· Data analysis experience

           · Experience with SQL and Tableau is considered an asset

· Ability to work independently and make informed decisions

· Strong analytical and Microsoft Excel software skills

· Excellent communication skills: written and verbal

· Ability to adapt well to change

· Strong attention to detail

· Experience with Oracle Demand and Supply Planning is considered an asset

 

This is a hybrid work environment.  Team members are expected to work three days a week in the corporate office and two days a week in the home office.

 

Our inclusive workplace

At PGW Auto Glass we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is your invitation to apply now!

 

Salary Range: $65,000-80,000/year, depending upon experience