Data Analyst - Inventory

Description

StarTech.com is growing its Data Analytics & Market Research Department by adding a new Data Analyst – Inventory to the team at our London, ON office. If you are a strong analytical and critical thinker, possess advanced Excel and PowerBI skills and want to make an impact in a growing organization by leveraging data, we want to hear from you!

Reporting to the Director, Market Research & Analytics, the Data Analyst – Inventory will be a key contributor to the team in the areas of inventory analysis and reporting. This individual is responsible for using data to inform the development of the Inventory Strategy, communicating the strategy to the Operations Team, and reporting to measure the success of the strategies and identifying opportunities in the business. This is a comprehensive role where you can leverage your analytical and technical abilities, collaborate with team members across the business and practice communication skills.

This position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and benefit package. 

What will you be doing?

• Act as a key member within the Product Strategy Team to co-ordinate tactics that execute on the inventory strategy for specific product lines or markets.
• Evaluate customer data to assess the risks and opportunities associated with inventory.
• Use internal and external data sources to support the Product Strategy Team in improving decision making in the inventory strategy.
• Be accountable in measuring the results and suggest alternative actions if the strategy is not working.
• Analyze inventory data (using analytical techniques, modeling, and reporting), to support Category Managers by identifying opportunities and advising on the development of the inventory strategy.
• Lead the communication of the strategy across functional teams and collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations and Sales on execution.
• Identify the lost opportunities at a partner level and work closely with Digital Merchandisers to align on the strategy to optimize inventory at partner warehouses, as well as quantify the ROI.
• Support the Sales and Bid Teams in navigating exceptional requests for high volume deals and executing on the strategy set out by both the Category Managers and Digital Merchandisers.

What can you bring to the table?

• Post-secondary education - Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, or relevant cumulative experience.
• Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Management Sciences or Data Analytics is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years working experience as a Data Analyst or Inventory Analyst.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning, compiling, and evaluating large datasets, data mining, and creating reports.
• Robust analytical skills with the ability to organize, analyze and disseminate complex data.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with BI reporting packages such as Excel, Power Pivot and Power BI.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Adept at queries, reporting and presenting findings.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate analytics results in a clear and concise manner.

What’s in it for you?

• Comprehensive Benefit Plan and RRSP Matching
• Competitive Vacation Policy
• Fitness Subsidy
• Training and Development Program
• Paid Charity Day and Regular Company Fun Events
• Casual Dress Code
• Free Parking
• StarTech.com Product Discount
• Bonus Plan

About us

We are in the business of human-centered experiences starting with yours. We believe delivering on our promise of "hard-to-find, made easy" begins with an employee experience founded in opportunity, teamwork, empowerment, and curious minds always asking what if. Not only does our commitment to the exceptional deepen relationships with our partners and customers, it also ignites connection within our team.

Born and raised in London, Ontario, Canada and now taking on the world, we are a vibrant and growing tech company with a proven track-record of success. StarTech.com makes it easy for IT professionals around the globe to identify, find, get and use the hard-to-find connectivity parts they need to enable and enhance their technology solutions.

Operating in 23 countries globally, we are proud to be included as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2022 and for the 12th consecutive year. We are honoured to be named by Kincentric in 2019 as one of Canada’s “Best Employers” as well as “one of Canada’s fastest growing companies” for a ninth year in a row by “Profit 500”.

StarTech.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, StarTech.com will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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