Job Title

Inventory Analyst

Job Description

Sterling Jewelers operates over 1,400 retail locations across the US. As the largest retail jeweler in the country - with respected names like Kay Jewelers, Jared the Galleria of Jewelry and others under its banner - Sterling Jewelers offers the potential for you to shine every day. In all that we do through our corporate home office, our repair shops (Newly renamed Design & Service Centers), and every store in the field, we foster an atmosphere of teamwork, integrity, opportunity and community service. Qualities that demonstrate that whatever position you hold, Sterling is your place to shine.
Inventory Analyst
In the Inventory Analyst role, responsibilities include managing and improving the performance and productivity of our merchandise assortments. This entails the on-going analysis of the total inventory investment to achieve forecasted sales and management of productive store-level assortments. The Inventory Analyst is responsible for forecasting sales and calculating purchase order quantities for programs and/or core merchandise on a timely basis to meet goals. Additionally, the Analyst reviews actual versus forecasted sales and initiates adjustments to future forecasts to favorably affect replenishments. The Analyst is responsible for initiating re-buying, distribution and stock balancing of assortment merchandise within OTB and inventory targets to achieve maximum results and to satisfy customer preferences.
Desired qualifications include a 4-year college degree in business or related field; a minimum of 1 year experience at Sterling Inc. in merchandising/inventory management or a minimum of 1-2 years rebuying/inventory management experience, preferably in retail; excellent analytical background; strong written and verbal communication skills; detail orientation; ability to set priorities; PC experience, preferably using Windows, MS Word, Excel and MicroStrategy (or some information query tool).
Sterling offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription and 401(k). We also offer a generous merchandise discount and a workplace fitness center.

Desired Skills and Expertise

Bachelor's Degree

Industry

Retail

Experience

< 2 years

Job Type

Full Time

Salary / package

Not Specified