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Inventory Procurement Analyst (Remote)

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Position Overview We are seeking an accomplished Inventory Procurement Analyst to lead the design, execution, and ongoing refinement of our data-driven inventory and procurement strategy. Leveraging Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains 2018), SQL, and advanced Power BI modeling, you will deliver real-time, actionable insights to maintain a 100% fill rate for owned inventory, while preventing overstock and optimizing warehouse space utilization. This role blends deep technical acumen with practical supply chain strategy—providing procurement guidance at the SKU level that directly impacts operational performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Modeling: Design, build, and maintain a centralized Power BI data model and dashboard suite integrating Dynamics GP ERP data through SQL and ETL processes.

Inventory Monitoring & Forecasting: Deliver insights on current stock levels, inventory changes, and demand forecasts, with DAX-driven metrics like days of coverage, reorder alerts, and fill-rate projections.

Space Utilization Analysis: Assess warehouse capacity constraints and SKU storage footprint to optimize space allocation and reduce congestion.

PO Pipeline Visibility: Track and analyze the purchase order pipeline—including lead times, supplier performance, and expected receipts—to identify risks and opportunities.

Procurement Decision Support: Weekly delivery of recommendations on SKUs to order, hold, or shift to drop-ship—balancing service level objectives with working capital efficiency.

Continuous Improvement: Identify data gaps, process bottlenecks, and reporting opportunities; propose enhancements to ERP configurations and data collection methods.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with procurement, operations, and finance teams to ensure analytics translate into actionable, aligned decisions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, or related discipline.

3+ years of experience in inventory management, procurement analytics, or supply chain analysis—preferably in food distribution, FMCG, or related sectors.

Advanced SQL skills, including building queries, stored procedures, and ETL workflows.

Proven experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018 data structures (inventory, purchasing, vendor management modules).

Expertise in Power BI (data modeling, DAX, dashboard design, forecasting functions).

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of presenting complex data to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Experience with warehouse layout optimization and space-utilization analytics.

Knowledge of ABC/XYZ inventory classification, demand planning, and supplier performance KPIs.

Professional certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP, Six Sigma Green Belt).

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k).

Paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Why Join Us This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact by combining data-driven insights with strategic procurement action. Your work will directly influence service levels, cost efficiency, and operational agility—helping us deliver the right products, at the right time, in the right quantities, every time.

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