B2B Inventory & Merchandising Analytics Analyst (Hybrid)

B2B Inventory & Merchandising Analytics Analyst (Hybrid)Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing, & BIFull-TimeHybridDodgeville, WI 53533, USADescriptionThis is a hybrid role with three weeks per month onsite (Mon. – Thurs.). The fourth week is fully remote.The B2B Inventory & Merchandising Analytics Analyst partners closely with merchandising, inventory planning, and B2B business leaders. This role will focus on delivering data-driven insights, demand forecasting, and inventory projections that enable smarter buying decisions and improved inventory performance for the B2B channel.The analyst will support planners by combining business analytics, SKU-level inventory modeling, and time-series forecasting techniques to evaluate forecast accuracy, identify demand trends, and improve inventory planning decisions.This role sits within the analytics organization and plays a key role in advancing more modern, data-driven inventory planning capabilities, including predictive forecasting and scalable analytics.Demand Forecasting & Predictive AnalyticsDevelop and maintain SKU-level demand forecasts using statistical and time-series forecasting techniquesAnalyze forecast accuracy by comparing historical forecasts to actual results and identifying drivers of varianceApply forecasting approaches such as weighted averages, moving averages, seasonal decomposition, time-series modelsIdentify seasonal patterns, trends, and demand shifts that should be incorporated into planning models.Support scenario modeling to evaluate future inventory needs and demand projections.Inventory Planning & OptimizationPartner with inventory planners to evaluate buy plans and inventory strategies based on forecasted demandAnalyzing the impact of inventory decisions on key metrics such as fill rate, inventory coverage, stockout risk, ending inventory levelsProvide scenario analysis such as impact of reducing buy plans, inventory projections for future product launches, SKU-level demand projectionsSupport long-term planning models for major launches and assortment changes.B2B Sales & Inventory Performance AnalyticsProduce reporting and insights to monitor sales performance and inventory health of key enterprise clientsDevelop and maintain monthly inventory performance reporting.Analyze sales patterns, product performance, and purchasing behavior to inform planning decisions.Analyze and provide insights on the overall program to help influence future forecasts and decisions.Business Insights & Executive ReportingPrepare inventory insights and reporting for quarterly business reviews and leadership updates.Develop clear, actionable analysis that helps merchandising and planning leaders make informed decisions.Translate complex data into simple insights and recommendations.Strong curiosity, be able to ask the right questions to get the desired outcome from the team.Analytics & Data EnablementWork with data engineering and BI teams to ensure planners have reliable and scalable access to inventory and sales dataBuild dashboards and analytics solutions using tools such as Power BI.Contribute to the development of modern analytics capabilities, including automated forecasting and advanced demand modeling.Be able to build visuals or frame up the data in a digestible way to folks that don't work with the numbers every day. Both for internal and external purposes.SkillsStrong analytical and quantitative skillsAdvanced Excel and data analysis skillsExperience analyzing large datasets and building forecastsExperience with time-series forecasting or predictive analyticsFamiliarity with programming languages such as Python or RExperience with BI tools such as Power BIRetail, merchandising, or supply chain analytics experienceWorks independently on routine tasks and requires limited supervision.Contributes to team projects and collaborates effectively with peers.Education & Experience RequirementsBachelor's degree in Analytics, Data Science, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a relevant field2-5 years of experience in analytics, demand forecasting, inventory analysis, or merchandising analyticsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.