Share Email Opening Apply Now (Main.asp?JID=115657&B_ID=91&Lo_ID=182894&R_ID=6629060&FID=1&Ad=&Refer=&PositionID=856125&ssbgcolor=&SearchScreenID=6428&CountryID=3) Title Inventory Analyst, eCommerce About the Organization About the Organization Since 1981, Outdoor Research has been building award-winning outdoor clothing and gear. We stand behind every product we make with the Outdoor Research Infinite Guarantee- warranty. Find out how we were born from our founder Ron Gregg's research-led approach to problem solving, and discover the origins of our first products in Our Story. Discover our roots in U.S. manufacturing, our legacy in Made in the USA tactical gloves, and our response to the COVID-19 pandemic with the development of face masks and medical-grade personal protective equipment in Protection. Learn about our product processes using recycled materials, how we enforce the safety and wellbeing of our workplaces, and our commitment to all people and the planet in Responsibility. Meet some of our community members who work to create safe, accessible, and equitable outdoor spaces in our Community Partnerships and our Ambassadors. We'd be thrilled to have you join the team and find your Career at Outdoor Research. Outdoor Research Values Curiosity: We are constantly striving to learn and improve ourselves. In our products, as a brand, as a team, and as individuals. Passion: We love what we do and take pride in sharing our work with others. Innovation: We are complex problem solvers. Collaboration: We are better together. Community: We embrace the collective impact we can have from our diverse perspectives; on each other, society, and our environment. Position Inventory Analyst, eCommerce Description Hybrid: 3-days per week in Seattle office (T/TH + 1) Rate: Hourly $36.06 to Salary $85,000 DOE Position Overview: The eCommerce Inventory Analyst is responsible for overseeing the entire inventory lifecycle, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet customer demand without overstocking while optimizing margin. Responsibilities include monitoring and forecasting inventory requirements, managing bulks, and monitoring delivery of goods. This role also analyzes sales trends and adjust inventory strategies accordingly to minimize costs and maximize profitability. Effective communication with other departments, such as operations, sales, marketing, and customer service, is crucial to align inventory levels with promotional activities and seasonal variations, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for customers. Key Responsibilities: + Deliver seasonal. eCommerce Product Forecast to Operations based on sales forecasts, market trends, marketing initiatives, and consumer demand. Update Forecast based on business trends and requirements. + Monitor eCommerce Inventory Contracts/Bulks to ensure release on an optimal timing basis based on sell-through and business needs. + Manage eCommerce products through their entire lifecycle from Forecast to sell-through. + Maximize margin through strategic markdowns and pricing strategies. + Collaborate with the eCommerce, marketing and merchandising teams to develop product assortments and strategies that align with seasonal product focus and key stories. + Track inventory position on products featured in seasonal catalogs and communicate styles to Operations and Wholesale Team to protect featured inventory. + Monitor inventory levels and product performance to identify optimization opportunities, making data-driven decisions to maximize sales and minimize excess inventory based on MAP guidelines. + Create and communicate seasonal markdown cadence to drive self-through. + Monitor and report new season shipping status/delays/shortages. + Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities and make recommendations for assortment adjustments and pricing strategies. + Prepare and present regular reports on key performance metrics, including sales performance, inventory turnover, tracking, and product availability. + Stay updated on industry developments, emerging trends, and best practices in eCommerce and inventory management to continuously improve processes and drive efficiency. Position Requirements What Should You Bring to the Table: + Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. + 3–5 years of experience in eCommerce buying, planning, or related roles, preferably in a retail or eCommerce environment. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and trends to drive decision-making. + Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. + Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in managing inventory and purchase orders. + Expertise of Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and other relevant software for data analysis and inventory management. + Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a proactive and adaptable approach to work. + Knowledge of Shopify Plus, digital marketing, and retail trends is a plus What We Bring to the Table: + 11 paid holidays each year and 3 floating holidays + Transportation benefits + PTO and sick/safe time + Paid volunteer time + Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans + 401k with discretionary company match + Bouldering wall & Gym + Product discounts + Employee interest groups including various sports activities Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location Seattle, WA EOE Statement OR is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in an unlawful manner. Employment-related decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or military status, genetic information, political ideology or other applicable protected class status. This commitment extends to all employment practices including selection, hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, promotion or transfer, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, demotion, layoff, or separation. All employment decisions are based upon the qualifications of the individual and the job requirements. OR supports this commitment with an Affirmative Action Program, which is updated annually. The objectives of the Affirmative Action Program are to ensure that our team reflects the diversity of our local community. We fully support affirmative action to include women, ethnic minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities throughout our workforce. The OR Affirmative Action Program is available for review by all employees and is maintained in the Human Resources Department.