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We are looking for dedicated employees to join our team to help our customers have the best experience possible every time they enter a JD Finish Line store.
Our employees are key to our success.
The Inventory Analyst maintains inventory accuracy and integrity across the JD/Finish Line enterprise while identifying process improvements. This individual will effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following main duties:
Supports the IC and PI team on shrink / inventory movement analysis and investigation.
Execute time studies with a continuous improvement mindset
Identify and Implement process improvements and partner with IT when necessary
Report and communicate weekly shrink metrics
Reviews and provides recommended changes directly tied to business operations inventory controls, procedures, and tools at department and/or store level.
Creates reports and dashboards to maintain and increase inventory accuracy across the supply chain. Examples include pick accuracy ($ and unit), virtual location summaries, DC to store billing validations, distribution center (DC) shrink slides, etc.
Performs daily and weekly adjustments to maintain inventory accuracy.
Troubleshoots issues by executing ad hoc data queries, data mining and detailed analysis with minimal guidance.
Maintains technical process and procedure documentation for Inventory Control.
Monitors and maintains inventory accuracy through the supply chain and uses independent judgement to take appropriate corrective actions to ensure inventory integrity.
Report and communicate store compliance for shipouts
Oversee commonly used team applications such as PIRT, Service Line, APOE (IC/PI screens, KPI board)
Partner with other Supply Chain areas and relevant business partners for company initiatives such as Reservationsand Launch product.
Secondary contact for technical inventory related issues (for example: Manhattan issues, PeopleSoft issues)
DC and Store Shrink Budget
Internal Audit Lead / Data Validation
Additional duties and projects as required.
Required Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting, Management, Finance, Business Administration or other related field from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 3-5 years’ experience in inventory control, loss prevention, or Finance, preferably in an analyst function. Proven work experience in data analytics, data mining, process documentation and technical writing. JD Finish Line experience strongly preferred.
Required Computer and Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Knowledge and experience using SQL to query databases. Data mining fundamentals required. Microsoft Visio experience preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
Use hands to finger, handle and feel
Reach with hands and arms
Talk and/or hear
Walk or move from one location to another
Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.
Average work week is 40-45 hours, which can vary depending on business need.
The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting. Job tasks and responsibilities may require exposure to a moderate to loud warehouse setting
The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per the company policy.
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Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.
EEOC Statement:
The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on the individual's race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other protected characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
Need accessibility assistance to apply?
Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at (317) 613-6890 or email us at talentacquisition@finishline.com. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. (This email address and phone number is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a job.)