Inventory Analyst

Family Farm and Home is a family owned and operated company based out of Michigan. Our first stores opened their doors in April 2002. Currently we operate 71 retail locations in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland and Pennsylvania . We cater to our customers' needs by supplying a wide variety of products in departments such as tools, hardware, automotive, pet, work and casual clothing, footwear, farm supplies, horse and livestock feed, bird food, lawn and garden, and alternative heating.

Here at Family Farm and Home, our outstanding team members are dedicated to providing incredible product values and exceptional customer service to all customers. Because of this commitment, Family Farm and Home has experienced rapid growth on all levels. Our continued growth in the future is limitless due to our devoted staff and constantly growing group of loyal customers. Are YOU ready to join the FFH Family?

The Inventory Analyst plays a critical role in driving profitable growth at Family Farm and

Home by delivering data-driven insights across inventory, supply chain, and merchandising

functions. This role partners closely with Product Merchants, Replenishment, Finance, and

Operations to optimize inventory performance, improve in-stock positions, and enhance overall

financial results.

This position is ideal for a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fastpaced

retail environment and is motivated to influence key business decisions through data and

insight.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, Include but are not limited to:

Inventory & Forecasting

 Manage forecasting and replenishment processes using Relex to achieve inventory and

in-stock targets.

 Oversee purchase order management across assigned categories, vendors, and

planograms (POGs).

 Ensure compliance with Open-to-Buy (OTB) strategies.

Financial & Performance Analysis

 Analyze departmental performance versus budget, forecast, and prior year results.

 Identify key trends, risks, and opportunities to improve sales, margin, and inventory

productivity.

 Evaluate seasonal performance and recommend strategies (including markdowns) to

achieve sell-through goals.

Cost Optimization & Supply Chain Efficiency

 Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across supply chain processes and

vendor partnerships.

 Optimize order strategies, case packs, and freight to reduce inbound, handling, and

storage costs.

 Balance inventory levels (safety stock, order frequency) to minimize excess and carrying

costs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

 Partner with Merchandising, Finance, and Operations to drive business performance

improvements.

 Support planogram (POG) processes by ensuring item accuracy and execution timelines.

 Work with merchants to identify underperforming items and category opportunities.

Vendor & Product Management

 Provide vendors with forecasts for new, existing, and seasonal products.

 Analyze vendor performance to identify profitability opportunities.

 Support strategic initiatives including special buys, promotions, and assortment

optimization.

Tools, Reporting & Store Support

 Develop and maintain analytical tools to improve efficiency and decision-making.

 Ensure inventory readiness for key promotions, advertising events, and store displays.

 Support stores with inventory-related requests to enhance customer experience.

Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (or equivalent

experience).

 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into

actionable insights.

 Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Business Suite and experience with

data systems and databases.

 High attention to detail with strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.

 Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

 Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

 Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to operate with limited supervision

What Success Looks Like

 Improved in-stock performance while reducing excess inventory.

 Measurable cost savings across supply chain and vendor partnerships.

 Clear, actionable insights that influence merchandising and financial decisions.

 Strong partnerships across teams that drive execution and results.

Why Join Family Farm and Home

At Family Farm and Home, you’ll have the opportunity to directly impact business performance

in a growing, dynamic retail environment. This role offers meaningful ownership, crossfunctional

exposure, and the ability to drive real change through analytics and strategy.

At Family Farm and Home it is our mission to build a family dedicated to providing exceptional service, products, and prices, focused on fulfilling the lifestyle needs of our customers who aspire to live, work, and grow like we do.