Inventory Planning Analyst

RealTruck, Inc.

. Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Inventory Planning processes and procedures within the RealTruck S&OP process .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Inventory Management, Demand Planning, and Supply Chain Optimization, with a strong focus on data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in developing inventory policies and dashboards to enhance inventory health and working capital.

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Inventory ManagementDemand PlanningSupply Chain OptimizationERP/MRP SystemsData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Inventory AnalysisForecast PerformanceKPI DevelopmentSafety Stock PoliciesReplenishment ParametersEconomic Order QuantitiesKanban SizingExcelAccessInventory Health Improvement

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationEffective PresentationAnalytical Communication

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsMRP Systems

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainOperations ManagementInventory OptimizationWorking Capital ReductionService-Level Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Inventory Planning processes and procedures within the RealTruck S&OP process
Analyze inventory levels across plants, distribution centers, and product groups to identify shortages, excess and obsolete inventory, and opportunities to improve inventory health and working capital
Review inventory targets and planning parameters against demand, lead times, supply performance, product lifecycle, and corporate inventory objectives
Develop and maintain inventory policies covering safety stock, stocking strategies, replenishment parameters, minimum and maximum inventory levels, economic order quantities, and Kanban sizing
Develop, maintain, and analyze inventory dashboards and KPIs including inventory value, days of supply, inventory turns, fill rate, service level, excess and obsolete inventory, and performance versus target
Analyze inventory positioning across distribution and manufacturing networks and recommend ways to improve product availability, reduce excess inventory, and optimize deployment
Analyze historical demand, forecast performance, lead times, order quantities, and inventory consumption patterns
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, working capital reduction, service-level improvement, and inventory performance visibility
Identify slow-moving and excess inventory and partner with cross-functional teams on mitigation strategies such as inventory rebalancing, consumption plans, stocking policy changes, and corrective actions
Partner with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Operations, Procurement, and other business functions
Present information to top management and work cross-functionally with manufacturing, sales, and finance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Economics, or a similarly analytical discipline is required
2-5+ years of related experience in Supply Chain or Operational Finance required
Expertise in Demand Planning/Supply Planning/Inventory Management
Versed with best-in-class ERP/MRP systems, including use, calibration, and setting of parameters
Experience with Excel and Access
Ability to effectively present information to top management
Ability to analyze and communicate numerical data utilizing analysis capabilities
Ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, sales, and finance
Occasional travel may be required
Sedentary work capability, including sitting most of the time and occasional walking and standing
Close visual acuity for preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing computer terminals, reading, inspection, measurement, and related tasks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company-paid life insurance and disability
401(k) with company match, eligible the first of the month after you start
Wellbeing days
Parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products
Occasional travel may be required