Inventory Replenishment Analyst I

Description

Supply Planning & Replenishment Execution

QXO is seeking analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive Inventory Planning & Replenishment Analysts to join our high-performance Inventory Planning & Replenishment team. Reporting to the Director of Inventory Planning & Replenishment, this role is responsible for ensuring optimal product availability across QXO’s branch network and regional distribution centers. You will manage replenishment from manufacturers to branches, leveraging advanced planning systems to balance service, inventory, and cost.

• Communicate inventory risks, constraints, and mitigation plans to stakeholders in a timely and clear manner.
• Monitor key supply planning metrics such as availability (“low stocks”) and inventory days on hand.
• Support initiatives to digitize and automate supply execution processes.
• Execute system-generated supply plans and adjust parameters to reflect changing demand, lead times, and supplier performance.
• Utilize advanced planning tools (o9, Blue Yonder, or Relex) to execute and continuously improve the replenishment process.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance responsiveness and reduce inventory inefficiencies.
• Analyze and manage purchase orders, safety stock, and reorder points to support service-level targets.
• Support system enhancements, parameter tuning, and master data accuracy to improve plan reliability.
• Identify and resolve supply exceptions, constraints, and imbalances between demand and supply.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels across branches and regional distribution centers through proactive replenishment from manufacturers.
• Partner with Demand Planning, Procurement, Sales and Branch Operations teams to ensure alignment between supply, demand, and operational priorities.
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning meetings such as the Supply Review meeting to align on replenishment priorities and supply strategies.
• Contribute to the development of scalable, standardized planning processes and KPIs across the network.

Requirements

*This position can be based out of NY, NJ or CT*

The ideal candidate has experience in retail or distribution environments, hands-on exposure to advanced planning platforms (o9, Blue Yonder, or Relex), and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to execute a world-class supply plan.

• Proven ability to manage replenishment from manufacturers to branches or distribution centers.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving.
• 3–5 years of experience in supply planning, replenishment, or inventory management within a retail or distribution environment.
• Hands-on experience with o9, Blue Yonder, or Relex planning systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort working with large data sets and planning metrics.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with ERP and BI tools is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance