IPR Analyst

Summary: TheInventory Analystwill be part of the Inventory Management group responsible for new inventory planning, product lifecycle management, sku performance analysis, and supply chain management.


Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM


Seniority Level: Associate


Employment Type: Full-time


To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Manage supply chain for multiple product lines and ensure availability at all warehouses.
• Analyze and manage proper inventory flow, including demand planning & forecasting, setting reorder points, expedites, defers, diverts, performing pricing analysis, and managing receipt of goods.
• Create and maintain robust ETA schedules. Provide regular updates through project management tools.
• Manage product lifecycle from new product introduction, existing product promotion, rationalization of skus, discontinuation, and close-out.
• Partner cross-functionally across Warehouse operations, Products, and Sales on efficient product flow
• Prepare regular supply chain analysis which provide insights and actionable solutions.
• Provide post project analysis to determine effectiveness of initial planning. Compare the initial forecast to post project performance. Provide summary analysis and suggested action points.
• Perform additional duties as required and or requested.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from reputable university
• 1-3 years of experience in product management, supply chain, business strategy, finance, or other quantitative fields
• Knowledge of imports and products
• Knowledge in supply chain and product lifecycle
• Knowledge in replenishment concepts
• Strong analytic skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Proficiency in Power BI
• Knowledge in SQL and Data structures

This role has the following physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently sits and may occasionally stand or walk.
  
• The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.

About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of , , and surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of , , , , , , , , , , , and imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.

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