HD Supply · 3 months ago
Inventory Planning Analyst
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expHD Supply is a company focused on inventory management across various categories. The Inventory Planning Analyst is responsible for creating replenishment strategies, executing SKU transitions, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure effective inventory control and minimize excess inventory.
ConstructionHardwareHome ImprovementIndustrial
Responsibilities
Leverages SAP and other systems to execute “day to day” inventory control, in order to consistently achieve fill rates while minimizing Inventory days on hand across the global supply chain. Identifies and prioritizes root causes of fill rate issues and excess inventory, and drives corrective actions and control mechanisms across cross-functional teams
Utilizes and monitors exception reports and daily analytics for all business metrics; taking appropriate and timely action to prevent stock outs, minimize DOH, and expedite delivery to fill potential backorders
Develops and executes inventory strategy for new SKU introductions, discontinued SKU reductions and dispositions, customer-specific inventory positions, direct import SKU sets, and seasonal inventory requirements. Audits product master data (e.g., UoM, vendor SKU number, case quantity) to ensure accuracy
Partners with Inventory Analytics and Merchandising teams to proactively identify fill rate and excess inventory issues, and execute respective corrective actions as needed
Partners with Demand Management to align inventory system controls (EOQ, min/max, safety stock, velocity rankings) with business objectives. Analyzes and communicates impact of proposed changes
Manages supplier relations and partners with supplier to address fill rate, lead time, damaged in-transit issues and supplier return process. Creates import orders based on containerization requirements
Collaborates with Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, Inventory, and Finance to incorporate the on-boarding of new products, retirement of old products, customer-specific inventory requirements, regulatory changes, and promotions into the demand planning process and recommendations
Supports and executes aged, obsolete and excess inventory reduction strategies – RTV, “fire sale”, contests, transfers, scrap, liquidation, donation, etc. Analyzes forward buys to reduce exposure to excess inventory on hand
Qualification
Required
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline
Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field
Certification is required in some areas
Company
HD Supply
HD Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, is a leading wholesale distribution company serving customers and their communities across the Multifamily, Institutional, Hospitality, Trades, Government Housing, Healthcare, Building Services and Education industries through an expansive network of over 100 distribution centers across the U.S.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (30)
2024 (7)
2023 (11)
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2021 (13)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-11-16Acquired
2013-06-27IPO
Leadership Team
Marc Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Bohrer
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-10
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