Job Description

We are a growing and evolving company managing multiple ecommerce websites across various industries as well as many proprietary brands. There's never a dull moment when you are developing strategies and implementing them across some of the largest ecommerce destinations in America, including OpticsPlanet.com, CampSaver.com, Dvor.com and more! We carry over 4,500 brands across 2000+ different product categories.

We are seeking a full-time Inventory Analyst to join our Procurement and Inventory Management team. The ideal candidate will be able to escalate hands-on experience in replenishment and supply management, online merchandising, performance measurement and implementation of new processes. This position stresses a statistical and analytical approach to procurement and inventory management in order to leverage our world-class data processing capabilities and apply them in a variety of creative techniques and methods.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyzing inventory and sales trends.
• Effectively using forecasting tools and reports for strategic product replenishment.
• Creating and maintaining purchase orders for regular replenishment, seasonal replenishment, volume orders and specials.
• Ensuring optimal pricing and profitability through margin control.
• Developing and implementing merchandising strategies resulting in improved sales and profitability.
• Tracking major metrics and KPIs on brand and category level.
• Creating promotional and seasonal plans to maximize sales and increase Average Order Value (AOV).
• Implementing and managing mail in rebates, instant rebates, and promotions.
• Assembling and merchandising complimentary product and promotional kits.
• Monitoring rankings and traffic of web pages.
• Visually merchandising products to improve visibility.
• Helping manage product representation on site.
• Performing market research to identify new products and maintaining a strong knowledge of the latest product offering.
• Researching, monitoring and reporting on competitive landscape.
• Utilizing reports and analytical tools, updating required databases on as-needed basis.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required (concentration in Economics, Purchasing, Business or Supply Chain is preferred).
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and analyze complex data in order to make informed decisions.
• A sharp mind with an ability to grasp concepts quickly and work out solutions to complex logic problems.
• Experience in MS Office Suite, especially Excel is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to multi task is a must.
• Ability to work well under the stress of deadline pressure.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield, including HSA, HMO, and PPO options.
• Prescription, dental and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance.
• Employer-paid employee assistance program.
• Generous FTO (flexible time off).
• 401k retirement benefits plan with a company match.
• Voluntary legal support services & pet insurance.
• Salary commensurate with work experience and education.

Ecentria is the winner of many prestigious HR-driven awards, including:

• Best & Brightest Place to Work in Chicago, 2021
• Best & Brightest Place to Work in Chicago, 2020
• Best & Brightest Place to Work in Chicago, 2019
• Top Workplace in Chicago (Chicago Tribune Award), 2019
• Top Workplace in Chicago, (Chicago Tribune Award), 2018
• Best & Brightest Place to Work in the Nation, 2018

Work Location - Northbrook, IL and Hybrid (Remote)

Ecentria, LLC and its Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.