Job Description
Job Title: In Stock Analyst
Location: [Cincinnati, OH | Type: Full-Time
Role Overview We are seeking an In Stock Analyst to monitor inventory performance, identify supply chain risks, diagnose stock gaps, and support inventory recovery. You will deliver data-driven insights to protect product availability, improve fill rates, and optimize cost structures.
Key Responsibilities
- Inventory Monitoring & Root Cause Analysis: Monitor Over-Stock (OvS), Out-of-Stock (OOS), fill rates, and key KPIs for assigned suppliers/commodities. Analyze root causes of stock gaps (forecasting, capacity, logistics) and flag risks to the In Stock Manager.
- Data Analysis & Cost Modeling: Collect and validate data from internal systems. Analyze cost drivers, build models, and create dashboards/reports for weekly performance reviews.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Demand Planning, PLM, and Supply Chain to validate inputs and maintain item-level accuracy (coding, setup, status changes).
- Process & Adoption: Support analytics tools adoption and contribute to documentation and best practices.
Qualifications & Skills Basic Qualifications:
- Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Analytics (or equivalent experience, e.g., High School Diploma + 10 years of relevant experience).
- Technical Skills: Experience with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools (SQL or similar). Must adapt quickly to proprietary data export systems (training provided).
- Core Competencies: strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights; strong communication skills; ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred:
- Experience with data modeling, cost analysis, or performance analytics.
- Exposure to data governance, management, or reporting frameworks.
salary: $26.52 - $31.52 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School
Responsibilities
• Monitor OvS, OOS, fill rate, and other in stock KPIs for assigned commodities or suppliers
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify drivers of in stock gaps (forecasting, capacity, inventory flow, logistics)
• Track recovery timelines and supplier performance against commitments
• Flag risks, trends, and exceptions to the In Stock Manager
• Support reporting and dashboards used for weekly OvS reviews
• Partner with cross functional teams (Demand Planning, PLM, Supply Chain) to validate data inputs
• Maintain item level accuracy (coding, setup, status changes) in support of in stock reporting
Skills
- communication skills
- Excel
- SQL
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 10 years
- Experience level: Experienced
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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