Description
At Valvoline Global Operations, we're proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we've never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world's first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.
The Inventory Analyst supports inventory availability and accuracy across assigned locations and distribution partners. This role monitors inventory levels, demand, replenishment activity, and product availability to identify shortages, excess inventory, and service risks. The analyst maintains inventory reporting and works with planning, operations, customer service, and channel partners to resolve discrepancies and support timely replenishment.
Responsibilities Include:
- Monitor and analyze inventory and service performance across assigned channel partners. Evaluate inventory levels, demand, replenishment activity, and product availability to identify shortages, excess inventory, and service risks. Recommend actions and communicate priorities to the appropriate teams.
- Work directly with channel partners and internal supply chain teams to support appropriate inventory levels and timely replenishment. Follow up on open orders, delivery delays, and inventory needs; coordinate corrective actions and track progress against established service goals.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and service failures, identify root causes, and work with support teams to resolve issues. Communicate findings, corrective actions, and business impact to management.
- Maintain inventory and service reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators for the North America Channel Partner Supply Chain team. Validate data across systems and provide analysis that supports operational decisions and performance reviews.
- Support stocking parameter reviews, product transitions, location changes, and inventory process improvements. Complete ad hoc analysis to help Regional Supply Chain Managers improve product availability and inventory performance.
- Use data analysis and visualization tools to merge information from multiple sources, identify trends and key drivers, and translate findings into clear, concise recommendations for different audiences.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience or coursework related to inventory management, distribution, purchasing, logistics, customer service, or supply chain operations.
- Experience with data analysis, inventory reconciliation, process development, or process implementation.
- Inventory management, network design, logistics, and supply chain concepts.
- Data management and analysis, including merging multiple data sources, identifying trends, and determining key drivers.
- Working knowledge of Excel and familiarity with data visualization, reporting, and enterprise systems such as SAP, SFDC, SNAP, DASH, SAC, and Alloy.
- Ability to reconcile data, investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend practical corrective actions.
- Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages to the level and needs of the audience.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Collaborative approach and ability to build effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners.
Benefits That Drive Themselves:
- Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
- Health Savings Account (with employer base deposit and match)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
- Incentive opportunity
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- PTO Buy/Sell Options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance