Job Summary
The Inventory Management Analyst is directly responsible for ordering, transferring, tracking, and reporting of select lines of John Deere equipment for Van Wall. Additionally, the role will provide support in the areas of inventory analysis, equipment financing, sales processing, and warranty/maintenance plan administration. This role partners closely with team members at all levels of the organization to ensure timely movement of equipment to meet customer needs and financial/operational objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of equipment ordering plans at the direction of sales management and ensure company receives maximum discounts.
- Order short-line products and manage inventory on a first-in first-out basis.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries on potential equipment transfers, partner with various team members to process applicable requests in a timely manner.
- Support equipment inventory analysis and reporting, and equipment inventory audits.
- Assist with warranty and maintenance pricing and administration.
- Work with manufacturers to address issues or discrepancies on orders (i.e. shortages & warranties).
- Coordinate equipment delivery with transportation department and Van Wall locations.
- Report invoice and sales activity while maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Support equipment financing, inventory management, sales processing, and administrative/accounting as needed.
- Present a positive, professional image in dress and conduct at all times.
- All other job duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Ag Business or related field required. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in inventory management, analysis, or supply chain management is required. Past experience working with agricultural and turf equipment strongly preferred.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully partner with employees at all levels within the organization.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and various reporting software. Past experience working with inventory management tools and systems is highly preferred.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High degree of self-initiative and the ability to tackle projects unprompted.
- Innovative with past successful experience developing and implementing process improvements.
- Able to anticipate the needs of customers and act proactively when warranted.
- Ability to remain organized, prioritize, and shift gears when competing priorities materialize.
- Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing.
- Valid driver’s license with ability to be insurable under company’s fleet insurance policy.
- Present a positive, professional image in dress and conduct at all times.
- Must exemplify the company’s values.
- Be a positive team player who thrives on winning and wants to contribute to the business and our culture.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources.
Equal Opportunity Employer: including disabled and veterans.
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