Inventory Management Analyst

Who We Are

For over 60 years, we have curated a unique marketplace filled with inspiring finds for the home decorator, entertainer, and gifter. From international foods and hand-picked wine and beverages to artisan furniture and on-trend décor, we offer a high-quality assortment at a great value you won’t find anywhere else.

And, while diversity of product is critical to our success as a retail brand, it is our culture of diversity and belonging that allows us to thrive as a team. Each and every individual's contribution and unique perspective matter and inspire us to be inclusive, collaborative, open-minded, adaptable, honest, and respectful.

What You’ll Do

Develop and implement store distribution strategies to support sales, inventory, and margin objectives and to ensure department financial goals are met.  Partner with merchandising in executing item/program/category strategies to support financial plans.

• Build, develop and maintain allocation strategies to ensure maximum sell through and profitability on seasonal merchandise while minimizing markdowns.

• Analyze sales trends and promotional activity to ensure stores are in stock on core items, advertised merchandise, guidelines, and shops.

• Analyze sku and program productivity to ensure store turn and WOS goals are met; develop tiered assortment strategies.

• Review inventory positions and sales for each DC service area; evaluate stock position and take action as needed.

• Ensure new stores have appropriate inventory levels to support presentation and sales while collaborating with cross functional team.

• Develop knowledge of geographic and store-attribute performance and trends through qualitative and quantitative analysis, and drive results by transferring knowledge into IM strategies.

• Possess an advanced knowledge of CPWM Inventory Management and recapping systems and spreadsheets (Excel, AS400, Sales Datacube, RELEX).

• Analyze item and fixture productivity, make ship pack and minimum presentation recommendations.

• Support development of seasonal sales indices as needed.

• Support DC/Store transfer forecasting initiatives.

• Manage E-Commerce inventory and allocation needs.

• Be an integral partner with visual and merchandising during schematic walk through and evaluate minimum presentation and capacity concerns as needed.

• Partner with Planner to balance workloads and priorities; solicit decision support when needed.

• Collaborate with Merchant Team to ensure appropriate skus are represented in shops and advertising.

• Within ad proofing process, ensure all skus are in-stock at store level and recommend alternative skus as needed.

• Support Planner in ad hoc analysis needs.

• Effectively manage and support career development of IM Specialist to ensure job satisfaction, retention and to identify and develop bench strength (select positions).

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 2 years Retail/Catalog/Internet Planning and Distribution experience.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent systems skills; Microsoft: Excel, Word, AS400, Sales Cube/RELEX.

• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of all applicable law.

• Work Location: Hybrid. You will spend up to 3 days per week on average at our Alameda, CA Home Office.

Key Competencies

• Able to understand Inventory Management strategies, how to execute them and how they impact the supply chain.

• Able to organize and prioritize; demonstrates logical analysis, problem solving skills and accuracy in forecasting and all other work.

• Demonstrates good listening, written and oral communication skills, effectively and clearly communicates reflecting an appropriate sense of urgency.

• Able to Influence cross-functional counterparts, fosters teamwork, and sets expectations for direct reports if applicable.

• Able to build and maintain productive relationships with cross-functional teams.

• Able to accurately assess employee strengths and demonstrates ability to coach employees through developmental needs.

• Ability to deliver strong and thorough presentations of strategies and analysis.

Why We Love It

• Work life balance is a priority.

• Up to 30% employee discount and product sample sales!

• A fun and supportive work environment where you feel welcomed and safe. 

• A culture of inclusion that empowers you to be your best authentic self.

• Opportunities to make an impact through your passions.

• Wellness Program including virtual fitness classes, personal health advocates, coaches, gym discounts and more.

• Accrued Vacation, Sick Time and Personal Holidays.  

• Eligible employees offered Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Coverage, 401(k) Savings Plan, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance and more.

CA Pay Range is $75,000-$85,000 annually

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If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application, please contact the Human Resource Department:

Phone: 1-833-680-2399

Email: hrsupport@worldmarket.com

This email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition. If you do not need a reasonable accommodation for such reason, please use the apply button below to complete an application and upload your resume.
 

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, which depending on your location may include the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of World Market, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.