Inventory Analyst

Coborn’s Inc. is expanding our Merchandising Team! As a result of growth, we are hiring an Inventory Analyst to assist in analyzing and optimizing our inventory performance across several categories within our business!

As an inventory analyst within Coborn’s, you will be focused on aligning our store-level replenishment needs with wholesaler ordering cycles, inventory programs, and merchandising strategies. You will partner closely with our Category Managers and external partners to ensure high stock rates, accurate order placement, and overstock or shrink is at a minimum.

We are excited to add an Inventory Expert to our team! If you have a passion for inventory and are looking to join a growing team, apply today!

Duties Overview:

Inventory Forecasting & Replenishment

• Maintain strong in-stock levels and efficient inventory turns by working closely with wholesaler systems and tools.
• Review and adjust replenishment settings and shelf profiles.
• Validate order suggestions to prevent overstocking or stockouts.
• Update minimum and maximum levels, pack sizes, and order cycles based on trends and availability.
• Track fill rates and lead times to guide inventory strategy.

Prebook & Seasonal Inventory Planning

• Manage seasonal and prebook orders to align with sales forecasts and promotional calendars.
• Place timely pre-book orders that align with forecasts and space.
• Use past performance to guide seasonal quantities.
• Track sell-through and share insights with Category Managers and wholesalers.

Merchandising & Promotional Support

• Support store readiness for promotional events through accurate inventory planning.
• Prepare inventory for upcoming ads and promotions.
• Align order timing with deal windows and product flow.
• Work with category teams to adjust for wholesaler-driven promotions.

Analytics & Reporting

• Provide reporting and insights to improve inventory performance and address supply gaps.
• Compare planned vs. received orders and flag discrepancies.
• Identify risks from item changes, discontinuations, or allocations.
• Maintain dashboards and reports on inventory KPIs.
• Analyze issues (e.g., out-of-stocks, overstocks) and suggest fixes.
• Support business reviews with data and trends.
• Collaborate with teams to guide decisions using analytics.

Wholesaler & Cross-functional Coordination

• Serve as the main point of contact between stores, merchandising, and the wholesaler for inventory-related matters.
• Work with wholesaler teams to resolve stock/order issues.
• Ensure store-level setups and catalog changes are accurate.

What's In It For Me?

Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn’s, we’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace—one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.

We’re proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including: 

• 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
• Get Paid Daily with DailyPay – for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
• Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
• Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ½) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
• Sunday Premium Pay – an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
• Paid Military Leave
• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
• Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources – to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
• Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
• Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
• 401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – yes, we’re employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
• Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances

If you’re hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience in inventory planning, merchandising analytics, or demand forecasting.
• Grocery, retail, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience preferred.
• Experience working with a wholesale grocery distributor or understanding of wholesaler ordering systems preferred.

We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn’s, we’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace—one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.

We’re proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including: 

• 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
• Get Paid Daily with DailyPay – for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
• Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
• Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ½) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
• Sunday Premium Pay – an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
• Paid Military Leave
• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
• Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources – to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
• Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
• Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
• 401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – yes, we’re employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
• Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances

If you’re hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!

Are you friendly, dependable, and passionate about working with people?  At Coborn’s, Inc., we love serving our guests, supporting our communities, and helping our team members grow their careers.  If you’re looking for a place where you can build a future while making a positive impact every day, we’d love to talk to you about joining our team!

Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing, employee-owned grocery retailer proudly serving communities across the Midwest. Our family of grocery stores includes Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods, Sullivan’s Foods, and Kessler’s. We offer our guests an elevated shopping experience—both in-store and online—focused on freshness, value, and convenience. Guided by our company vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, this principle has fueled our growth for more than 100 years and is at the heart of everything we do.

Coborn’s, Inc. also owns and operates liquor stores under the Coborn’s Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andy’s Liquor, and Captain Jack’s brands. In addition, we operate fuel kiosks and convenience store locations under the Little Dukes and Coborn’s Express names. Many of our grocery stores also feature full-service pharmacies to support the health and wellness of our guests. We manage a variety of other retail businesses in markets where the fit is right, including Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, Godfather’s Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center.

Salary : $55,000 - $87,000