Inventory Data Analyst at Agurate Online Limited

Description

• The Inventory Data Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate inventory management across the warehouse and retail stores while using data analytics to track stock movement, sales patterns, shrinkage, and replenishment needs.
• This role bridges warehouse operations and retail performance by providing data-driven insights that support stock availability, reduce losses, and improve overall inventory efficiency across physical stores and the e-commerce arm.

Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management & Control:

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory records for warehouse and all retail store locations
• Conduct periodic stock counts, cycle counts, and full inventory audits
• Reconcile physical stock with system records and investigate variances
• Ensure proper stock receiving, tagging, storage, and dispatch to retail stores
• Track damaged, returned, and obsolete stock and provide regular reports

Data Analytics & Reporting:

• Analyze inventory data, stock movement, and sales trends across stores
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly inventory and stock performance reports
• Track key metrics such as stock turnover, sell-through rate, stock aging, and shrinkage
• Identify slow-moving and fast-moving products and recommend redistribution or restocking
• Develop dashboards and trackers to support retail decision-making

Retail Store Support & Replenishment:

• Monitor stock levels across all stores and initiate timely replenishment from the warehouse
• Collaborate with store managers to ensure optimal stock availability and avoid stock-outs
• Support new store launches with stock planning and allocation
• Align warehouse stock planning with promotional and seasonal retail activities

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Maintain accurate inventory data on ERP, POS, or inventory management systems
• Improve inventory tracking processes and reporting templates
• Ensure proper documentation for stock transfers, GRNs, and dispatch records
• Support automation of inventory reports and data tracking tools (Excel, ERP, dashboards)

Requirements

• At least 3 years of utilizing data for inventory management within warehouse, retail, or supply chain operations; experience in the fashion or retail sector will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards) and other data analytical tools.
• Experience working with retail inventory management tools
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability.