Inventory Management Analyst

Location: Mt. Juliet, TN (Hybrid - 4 days in office)
Job Schedule: Full-Time
Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
Sponsorship: No
Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation
Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for an Inventory Management Analyst II to join our team in Mt. Juliet, TN.
The Inventory Management Analyst serves as a key contributor within the Inventory Management team, responsible for driving inventory strategy and optimizing service parts investment across the North American region, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This role ensures high part availability across 16 regional warehouses that supply Nissan dealers and Infiniti retailers with the parts required to service customer vehicles.
This position is highly strategic, with a primary focus on forecast management and improving forecast accuracy. The role also includes oversight of end-of-lifecycle processes for aging parts and ongoing process improvements to enhance lifecycle management.
A Day in the Life:
Forecasting Strategy:

Monitor forecast accuracy and make forecast adjustments.
Make data-driven recommendations to improve forecast accuracy.
Manage forecast parameters and segmentation.
Test and simulate proposed forecast segment parameter changes.
Provide general forecast training for Supply Chain Management analysts.
Support forecasting across initial, near-term, and long-term service parts demand.
Lifecycle Management:

Identify and analyze excess and obsolete inventory.
Support long-term buy and scrap decisions.
Inventory Optimization:

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and perform root cause analysis.
Propose continuous improvement initiatives.
Test and simulate proposed inventory management changes.
Who We're Looking for:
Required:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
4+ years of experience in an analytical role related to forecasting, statistics, supply chain management, or a comparable discipline
Strong MS Excel skills
Inventory management experience
Ability to perform work onsite at Mt. Juliet, TN
Desired:

Data science skills (preferred)
SQL proficiency (preferred)
Microsoft Access experience (preferred)
Tableau experience (preferred)
Experience with forecasting
Statistical analysis skills
Strong data-driven decision-making capability
Strong problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What You'll Look Forward to at Nissan:
Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.
Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.
Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.
It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.
NISSAN FOR EVERYONE
People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.
Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.
Mt. Juliet Tennessee United States of America