Inventory Analyst

Description

Urgently Hiring- apply now for more information and to schedule an interview!

At Atlantic Emergency Solutions, our Inventory Analyst plays a key role in data-driven inventory decision-making across multiple service centers. The Inventory Analyst is responsible for supporting all aspects of purchasing, inventory management, and profitability analysis. 

You get stable hours, a Monday through Friday schedule, and the opportunity to work in a clean, organized environment where your attention to detail truly matters. We are committed to providing consistent hours and a predictable schedule so you can plan your life outside of work. We run clean, compliant, and efficient shops and take pride in employee satisfaction.

Schedule:

• In office position
• Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• No rotating shifts
• Paid holidays, no waiting period

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, start earning day 1

Work Environment:

• Yorktown, VA
• Primary work environment is an indoor service and maintenance shop, with occasional interaction in the shop area as needed
• Fast paced Service Center supporting emergency vehicles

Key Job Duties:

• Analyze inventory data to support purchasing decisions and ensure optimal stock availability across all service centers.
• Support standardization of purchasing and inventory control practices across the organization
• Maintain and monitor accurate inventory records, cycle counts, and reconciliation processes.
• Develop and track optimal stocking levels, including minimum, maximum, and safety stock thresholds based on usage history, lead times, and demand trends.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining reorder points (ROP) to ensure timely replenishment and prevent stockouts.
• Evaluate inventory turnover, fill rates, and aging reports to identify excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory.
• Provide recommendations for stocking optimization to balance service levels with inventory carrying costs.
• Analyze purchasing patterns and recommend adjustments to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Support service center stocking strategies by identifying demand trends and regional variations.
• Assist in managing parts return programs and reducing inventory waste through data-driven recommendations.
• Contribute to operational improvements that support parts sales, customer satisfaction, and dealer performance.
• Analyze market trends, supplier performance, and delivery systems to forecast future inventory needs
• Assist in maintaining inventory structure and accountability across multiple service centers.
• Support development of reporting tools and dashboards for inventory performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between inventory levels and customer demand.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in inventory control and purchasing workflows.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal departments and external vendors.
• Provide analytical support for fleet and parts-related reporting as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Develop and maintain data-driven stocking models to determine optimal inventory levels by location and product category.
• Establish minimum, maximum, and safety stock levels based on historical consumption, supplier lead times, and service requirements.
• Monitor and adjust reorder points (ROP) to ensure inventory replenishment aligns with demand fluctuations.
• Use inventory analytics to maintain a balance between service level performance and carrying cost efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate or redistribute inventory across service centers to improve availability and reduce excess stock.
• Evaluate seasonal trends and demand variability to adjust stocking strategies proactively.
• Support efforts to reduce dead stock through targeted recommendations, transfers, or liquidation strategies.
• Continuously refine forecasting methods to improve accuracy in inventory planning and purchasing decisions.

Requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Understanding inventory control principles, forecasting, and purchasing processes.
• Knowledge of leadership principles and team coordination preferred.
• Familiarity with emergency apparatus or industrial parts environment is a plus
• Experience with CDK (formerly ADP) preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Ability to function effectively in a multi-site operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions based on data analysis.

Who does well here:

• Detail oriented professionals who take pride in accuracy
• Team players who communicate clearly and support the shop
• People who thrive in a structured, process driven environment
• Individuals who like variety and staying busy throughout the day

Work environment and physical demands:

• This role includes sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting of parts or office supplies.
• The position involves exposure to typical shop conditions such as noise, odors, grease, and occasional outdoor weather when interacting in the service area.

Are you looking for steady hours, meaningful work, and a team that relies on you to keep everything organized and moving? If you value structure, accuracy, and supporting a skilled shop team, Atlantic Emergency Solutions may be the right next step.

Atlantic Emergency Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.