PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in parts sales, purchasing or inventory management.
• Extensive knowledge of parts inventory management principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and trends.
• Experience in inventory management systems and familiarity with key inventory metrics.
• Ability to take initiative and independently solve problems while ensuring accuracy in reporting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support collaboration across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and adaptable to evolving technology.

The Parts Inventory & Purchasing Analyst is responsible for managing company-wide parts inventories, analyzing trends and supporting dealership locations to maintain optimal stocking levels. This role requires strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective collaboration with internal teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving inventory processes, leveraging data for decision-making and enhancing communication across locations. Responsibilities of this position include:

• Create and review daily stock orders for all 11 locations, ensuring optimal inventory levels and timely stock replenishment to meet customer and operational needs.
• Manage inventories through transfers, returns, and purchases to achieve defined financial and performance goals.
• Analyze and forecast parts demand, based on historical sales data, customer needs and market trends.
• Assist in developing and refining inventory management strategies for John Deere and Short-Line vendors.
• Generate reports and insights to support decision-making.
• Work close with Parts Managers and Corporate Leadership to ensure alignment in inventory practices.
• Support process improvements and the effective use of inventory systems.
• Conduct regular back-order analysis to stay current with changing customer demand patterns.