Inventory Analyst

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture - Where Innovation Meets Comfort Who We Are: At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world's largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we're more than a business — we're a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry. If you're ready to grow, you've come to the right place. With a true "Growth Mindset," Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business. If you are a current Ashley employee: Please login to your UKG account and apply using the internal job board. Summary: The Inventory Analyst for Ashley Retail Global is responsible for providing broad inventory support including RTV (Return to Vendor) management, AFI quality/credit issue resolution, liquidation coordination, and data-heavy inventory analysis. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that support business objectives and enhance the customer experience. Responsibilities:

• Manage Return to Vendor (RTV) processes, including documentation, coordination, and tracking of returns
• Investigate and resolve AFI quality issues and credit discrepancies in partnership with manufacturing and quality teams
• Coordinate liquidation activities for slow-moving, damaged, or obsolete inventory
• Conduct comprehensive, data-heavy inventory analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
• Analyze inventory levels, turnover rates, and product performance across Ashley Retail Global locations
• Monitor and report on inventory accuracy, shrinkage, and discrepancies
• Develop and maintain inventory forecasting models to optimize stock levels and minimize excess inventory
• Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, retail operations, and manufacturing teams to ensure product availability and quality
• Generate regular reports and dashboards on inventory metrics, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Identify slow-moving and obsolete inventory and provide recommendations for clearance or redistribution
• Support cycle counting and physical inventory processes to maintain inventory accuracy
• Analyze sales patterns and seasonality to recommend appropriate inventory positioning
• Partner with retail store leadership to address inventory concerns, quality issues, and opportunities
• Participate in system implementations and process improvement initiatives related to inventory management
• Ensure compliance with inventory control policies and procedures
• Manage credit claim processes and track resolution of quality-related financial impacts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in inventory analysis, supply chain, or retail operations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas, data modeling)
• Experience with inventory management systems and retail ERP platforms
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret and analyze large, complex data sets
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting
• Effective communication skills with ability to present findings to various stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of retail inventory metrics and best practices
• Experience managing vendor relationships and return processes

Additional Qualifications, preferred:

• Experience with Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle, or other enterprise inventory management systems
• Previous experience in furniture or home furnishings retail
• Understanding of demand planning and forecasting methodologies
• Experience with SQL or other database query languages
• Familiarity with quality control processes and credit claim management
• Experience with liquidation or clearance merchandise management
• Certification in supply chain or inventory management (APICS, CPIM, etc.)
• Advanced degree (MBA or MS in Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field)
• Experience working with manufacturing partners on quality issues

Work Environment: This position is located in a climate-controlled office environment with standard lighting and moderate noise levels typical of professional workspace settings. The role primarily involves sitting at a desk for extended periods while working with computers, phones, and other office equipment. The collaborative environment includes interaction with team members and may require attendance at meetings, conference calls, and cross-departmental communications during regular business hours. Benefits We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values: Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights. Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion. Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work. Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities. Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level. Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams. Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools. Interested in learning more about Ashley Furniture's Community Engagement programs, Environmental Stewardship, or our Core Values, click the links below:

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• View Our Corporate Brochure

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Notice to Search Firms: We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries. Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.