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Analyst, Inventory Planning and Replenishment

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About the role

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

The Inventory, Planning and Replenishment Analyst (IPR) works within Supply Chain, and is responsible for partnering with merchants to develop and implement inventory strategies that maximize sales and inventory productivity for a merchandising category. To maximize sales and inventory productivity, it is critical that the Analyst maintain the appropriate in-stock positions and manage inventory in the most effective manner across both stores and SKUs. Analyst will work closely with merchants, vendors, stores, transportation, distribution, and sourcing to accomplish team goals. The IPR Analyst is responsible for creating accurate SKU forecasts, developing the inventory and replenishment strategy, managing parameters for each category to execute the replenishment strategy, achieving target in-stock levels and planned inventory turns, and developing recommendations to improve inventory productivity. The IPR Analyst also works with our stores and field leadership to execute their category strategies.
A typical Analyst: - Manages 36 vendors - Manages $135m of inventory. - Supports $658m of annual sales. - 464K skus


Key Responsibilities:

  • 35% In stock and replenishment: Review daily orders, upload OUTLs and manage CAR parms, determine in-stock drivers and take action
  • 25% Primary point of contact for Merchant and MP
  • 15% Respond to/partner on field concerns with oversight
  • 15% Manages transitions/resets with oversight
  • 5% Identify process challenges and review with leadership
  • 5% Vendor communication


Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

  • Reports to a Manager.
  • This position has no direct reports.


Travel Requirements:

  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.


Physical Requirements:

  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.


Working Conditions:

  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Candidate must have demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to quickly retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and interpret data.
  • Strong quantitative skills through knowledge of statistics and quantitative data analysis and interpretation.
  • Ability to translate analysis to audience and communicate recommendations.
  • BA/BS degree preferred


Minimum Education:

  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.


Preferred Education:

  • No additional education


Minimum Years of Work Experience:

  • 0


Preferred Years of Work Experience:

  • No additional years of experience


Minimum Leadership Experience:

  • None


Preferred Leadership Experience:

  • None


Certifications:

  • None


Competencies:

  • None

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Aplyr's read

Home Depot is a powerhouse in home improvement retail, attracting professionals passionate about customer service, logistics, and operational excellence.

Synthesized from recent postings & public sources

What's promising

  • Strong market position as the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S.
  • Diverse career opportunities across retail, corporate, and technology sectors.
  • Commitment to employee development with roles like Leadership Training Manager.

What to watch

  • Retail roles may require long hours, including nights and weekends.
  • High-pressure environment, especially in customer-facing positions.
  • Limited public information about work-life balance in corporate roles.

Why Home Depot

  • Extensive range of services beyond retail, including installation and repair.
  • Focus on asset protection with specialized roles like District Asset Protection Manager.
  • Investment in technology roles, such as Senior Salesforce Engineer, to enhance operations.

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About Home Depot

HD$326.01+2.22%

The Home Depot is a leading home improvement retailer that sells tools, construction products, appliances, and services, including installation and repair.

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