Inventory Optimization Analyst (Demand Planning & Forecasting) at Anthem Sports
Job Description
Job Summary
Anthem Sports is a leading national distributor of team sports equipment. We help coaches, athletic directors, and players build championship programs with quality gear and exceptional service. We are a fast-paced, collaborative team and we’re growing fast.
We are seeking an Inventory Optimization Analyst to help drive smarter inventory investment decisions across thousands of SKUs in a fast-paced ecommerce and distribution environment.
This is NOT a traditional inventory management position.
We are not looking for someone to count inventory, manage cycle counts, supervise warehouse staff, or simply place purchase orders.
We are looking for a highly analytical professional who can interpret sales trends, supplier performance, purchasing patterns, inventory data, and market conditions to help our leadership team make better business decisions.
What You'll Do
- Analyze sales trends, purchasing activity, inventory levels, lead times, and supplier performance
- Develop demand forecasts and inventory recommendations
- Identify opportunities to improve inventory turns and reduce excess inventory
- Recommend stock versus dropship strategies across thousands of products
- Evaluate inventory investment levels and working capital utilization
- Identify fast-growing and underperforming product categories
- Monitor vendor performance, lead times, and supply chain risks
- Build dashboards, reports, and KPIs that support executive decision-making
- Present recommendations that improve profitability, customer service, and inventory efficiency
Questions You'll Help Answer
- Which products should be stocked versus dropshipped?
- Which products are tying up cash without generating sufficient return?
- Which categories are positioned for growth?
- How can inventory investment remain lean while supporting sales growth?
- Which vendors present the greatest risk to customer service levels?
- Where should inventory investments be increased or reduced?
Qualifications
- 3\+ years of experience in Inventory Analysis, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Analytics, Business Analytics, Purchasing Analytics, or Inventory Optimization
- Strong forecasting and analytical skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience working with large SKU counts
- Ability to analyze data and turn insights into actionable recommendations
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience with QuickBooks is a plus
What Makes Someone Successful
- Data-driven decision maker
- Naturally curious and analytical
- Strong critical thinker
- Comfortable working with large data sets
- Proactive and forward-thinking
- Focused on continuous improvement
- Able to identify trends before they become problems
About Anthem Sports
Anthem Sports is a profitable, family-owned national distributor entering its 24th year in business. We serve customers nationwide and take pride in providing exceptional service, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for employees to make a meaningful impact on the company's growth.
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience, plus profit-sharing opportunity.
If you're looking for a role where your analysis directly influences company strategy and growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person