Inventory Analyst, Supply Chain & NPI

What We Do

FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq. 

Why you should join us

Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!

If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Summary:

Designs, develops and analyzes supply chain data, systems, and processes to achieve optimal planning, scheduling, forecasting, and system improvements.

The Inventory Analyst at Fox Factory plays a critical, high-impact role in driving inventory accuracy, operational discipline, and profitable growth across a fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing environment. This role owns inventory visibility end-to-end—leading the cleanup and prevention of aged and End-of-Life inventory, partnering closely with Product Development, NPI, Supply Chain, and suppliers, and ensuring materials flow efficiently from launch through lifecycle management. As a trusted ERP and data expert, the Inventory Analyst turns complex data into actionable insights, enforces best-in-class inventory controls, and drives continuous improvement through structured processes, SOPs, and cross-functional project leadership.

This position is both analytical and hands-on, combining deep system knowledge with time on production floors and warehouses to identify risks, solve problems, and keep inventory current. The Inventory Analyst delivers clear, data-driven reporting to executive leadership each month, proactively escalating risks and recommending solutions that protect margin, improve cash flow, and support scalable growth. For candidates who thrive at the intersection of data, operations, and execution, this is a unique opportunity to make a visible, measurable impact within Fox Factory’s performance-driven culture.

Position Responsibilities:

• Identifies strategic opportunities, such as inventory reduction or supply chain inefficiencies, and determines the required time and resources required to take advantage of these opportunities.
• Creates and updates supply and demand forecasts, including an analysis of production, inventory and distribution capabilities.
• Generates and maintains operating schedules to meet forecasted needs.
• Develops and sustains supply chain reporting tools that monitor cost changes, growth, new products, contracts and performance against the forecast.
• Adjusts data to minimize discrepancies and improve data integrity.
• Generates various reports as needed.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, suppliers and customers to define, design and implement supply chain enhancements and solutions that optimize supply chain processes and meet the needs of the company and its customers.
• Participates in supplier and vendor discussions for quality, service, equipment and price.
• Develop, maintain, and govern standardized inventory reporting, monitoring, and control procedures to ensure accuracy, visibility, and accountability across the organization.
• Own the identification, analysis, and active reduction of aged and End-of-Life (EOL) inventory, including the development and execution of disposition and sell-through strategies.
• Partner closely with Product Development and NPI to communicate inventory levels, component usage trends, and future demand implications; proactively flag risks tied to new launches and product changes.
• Develop and recommend retail, liquidation, return-to-vendor, or alternative utilization strategies for slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Lead supplier and vendor communication related to inventory levels, material flow, and usage trends; coordinate with Buyers to enforce First-In, First-Out (FIFO) and prevent excess or obsolete inventory accumulation.
• Maintain and oversee cycle count programs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely reconciliation; prepare clear management-level summaries and variance analysis.
• Audit inventory movement processes end-to-end to identify breakdowns impacting accuracy, traceability, or valuation; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies and drive data-backed corrective and preventive actions, escalating systemic issues to senior leadership as required.
• Analyze inventory requirements, historical trends, and forecast inputs to support optimal inventory levels while balancing service, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Review, manage, and approve inventory adjustment requests in accordance with established controls and governance standards.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and establish new or updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to sustain inventory accuracy and lifecycle discipline.
• Perform periodic ABC classification analysis, ensuring materials are properly segmented and managed based on usage, value, and criticality.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the ERP system, including part number creation, assembly structures, inventory transactions, and data integrity standards.
• Coordinate ERP part number, BOM, and assembly setup requests, ensuring alignment with engineering, NPI, and supply chain requirements.
• Support NPI and Product Development by coordinating component trials, validation feedback, and supplier follow-up during development and launch phases.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement projects, applying structured project management discipline, timelines, and deliverables.
• Prepare and deliver monthly inventory performance reporting to executive leadership, including aged inventory status, EOL exposure, accuracy metrics, risks, and action plans.
• Proactively escalate inventory risks, systemic process gaps, and execution challenges to senior leadership with clear recommendations and data-driven solutions.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• Strong analytical skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate insights into clear, actionable business recommendations.
• Demonstrated expertise working within ERP systems to manage inventory data, transactions, and reporting; Oracle experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced to expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, and automation to support reporting and analysis.
• Experience leveraging Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, QlikView, or equivalent platforms) to visualize data, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Proven ability to design, develop, and maintain KPI dashboards that track inventory performance, accuracy, aging, and operational efficiency.
• Working knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma methodologies; Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred, with demonstrated application in process improvement initiatives.
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent) preferred, reflecting a strong foundation in inventory management, supply chain principles, and best practices.

Position Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Four or more years of progressive experience in inventory management, materials planning, supply chain, or a related operational analytics role.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed across a mix of office settings, production/manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and outdoor environments, including frequent movement between multiple sites as business needs require.
• Regular use of computers and standard office equipment; ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while performing data analysis, reporting, and system entry.
• Visual acuity required to review inventory records, validate data accuracy, read screens, reports, labels, and part identification markings.
• Ability to walk production floors and storage areas, including navigating uneven surfaces, stairs, and active work environments.
• Requires occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and climbing, as well as the ability to access inventory stored at various heights.
• Ability to lift and move materials or inventory items, typically up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions, including noise, moving
• Applicants must live in or near Trussville, AL - Elkhart, IN or Franklin Springs, GA.

Disclaimer:  This list does not represent all physical demands.  Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions. 

Note:  

FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate.  We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity. 

Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development.  Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching.  Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.