Analyst, Excess and Obsolete Inventory

Owens & Minor

. Support the Excess and Obsolete monthly process by using reports and systems to identify excess inventory and address root causes .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, and Continuous Improvement methodologies, with a strong focus on data analysis and process optimization. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change management initiatives effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ExperienceInventory ManagementLean PrinciplesData AnalysisChange Management

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain PlanningOperations ManagementForecastingProcess ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisFinancial AnalysisAction Plan DevelopmentDynamic DeploymentCost-Effective Inventory ManagementProject Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInfluencing SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Focus

Tools & Technologies

ExcelMS OfficePower BIData Visualization Tools

Industry Keywords

Excess InventoryObsolete InventoryBuybacksForward BuysStakeholder EngagementCharitable OrganizationsAuctionsIBTKaizenValue Stream Mapping

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Excess and Obsolete monthly process by using reports and systems to identify excess inventory and address root causes
Take actions or identify owners to resolve excess inventory issues
Document action plans and follow up until completion
Analyze financial reserve lists to recoup funds by IBTing, selling, or returning inventory
Manage excess purchased through buybacks and forward buys with action plans and sell-through timelines
Investigate root causes of excess and develop processes to proactively eliminate risk
Assist with projects to move excess inventory through alternative-source providers, Amazon Marketplace, charitable organizations, auctions, and other channels
Evaluate and process returns or escalate return opportunities to Supply Operations or Supplier Relations
Balance inventory through IBTs and identify opportunities to enhance dynamic deployment
Ensure IBTs are cost-effective and monitor inventory movement
Assist in moving inventory when exit buyouts are at risk
Influence cross-functional teammates to action excess and obsolete inventory
Lead change-management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, communication, and training, to drive adoption of new processes and sustain results

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required; concentration in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related technical field preferred
5 or more years of Supply Chain experience, including supply chain planning, inventory management, operations, manufacturing planning and/or forecasting
Preferred experience utilizing Lean principles and tools, including Flow, Pull, Kanban, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping
Or any combination of education and experience to meet the above requirements
Proven ability and willingness to develop relationships with internal functional partners
Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and deliver measurable, sustainable improvements in operational efficiency
Experience in all aspects of supply chain planning, management, and operations
Ability to process large amounts of data and deliver a concise recommendation
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Ability to root cause problems and develop new processes to improve
Ability to work effectively in a constantly changing, fast-paced team environment
Customer-focused with a strong service orientation
Excellent organizational and influencing skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable communicating at various organizational levels and backing up thoughts with facts and analysis
Proficiency with Excel, other MS Office applications, and data visualization tools such as Power BI
Strong results orientation and work ethic; able to work independently
Flexibility to support multiple projects and meet all deadlines
Ability to travel less than 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates
Educational assistance for eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program
Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs
Adoption assistance
Fertility benefits
Parental leave
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k)
Sick days and short-term leave
Holidays, vacation days, and personal days
Teammate Assistance Program (TAP)
Calm Health
Cancer Resources Services
Discount programs