Inventory Optimization Analyst

Inventory Optimization Analyst

Put your career into high gear with Mavis Discount Tire! We're looking for a full time Inventory Optimization Analyst to join Team Mavis at our Headquarters in White Plains, New York. With over 3,000 retail locations, Mavis is the largest tire sales and automotive repair chain in the United States.

The Inventory Optimization Analyst acts as the gatekeeper of Mavis’ inventory health across our extensive retail store and Distribution Center (DC) network. They identify excess stock, execute profitable end-of-life markdown strategies, and orchestrate inter-DC transfers to balance our inventory, keep our stores stocked, and keep transportation costs low.

Responsibilities

The Inventory Optimization Analyst is responsible for the following:

• Excess & Aged Inventory Management: Continuously analyze inventory levels across all stores and DCs to identify over-stocked, slow-moving, and obsolete merchandise.
• Lifecycle & Markdown Strategy: Develop, execute, and monitor end-of-life (EOL) markdown strategies to efficiently exit old or discontinued inventory while protecting margin where possible.
• Network Balancing & Transfers: Initiate and manage stock transfers between DCs to optimize product placement, improve regional in-stock rates, and minimize overall transportation costs.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Build and maintain inventory health dashboards. Provide actionable insights and regular KPIs (e.g., inventory turnover, GMROI, transfer costs, liquidation rates) to leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Procurement and Distribution teams to align inventory strategies with network capacities and demand shifts.

Qualifications

To be eligible for the position of Inventory Optimization Analyst, an individual must have:

• 2 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain analytics, demand

planning, or allocation (Retail or Automotive industry experience is a major plus)

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, advanced

formulas) and experience with BI tools (like Tableau, Power BI) or SQL is highly preferred.

• Some experience using AI tools such as Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT for problem solving.
• A proven track record of looking at massive datasets, finding the “signal in the

noise,” and turning that data into profitable action.

• Ability to translate complex inventory data into clear, actionable recommendations

for cross-functional teams and leadership.

Employee Benefits

At Mavis, we understand that our people drive our success. We provide our team members with competitive weekly pay, including weekly incentive compensation, a good working environment and an excellent combination of additional benefits like health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid vacations, paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance, on-the-job training, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Mavis is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with our commitment to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all individuals, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination at Mavis. Employment decisions are made without regard to an applicant's or employee's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, citizenship, alienage, marital status, domestic or civil union partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, military or veteran status, transgender status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Exceptions or modifications to certain job duties and/or expected schedules may be provided for an employee who needs a reasonable accommodation for: (a) a sincerely held religious belief, observance or practice that conflicts with the expected schedule for a position; or (b) an otherwise qualified individual with a disability, unless such accommodation poses an undue hardship on our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Additional information is available by contacting HRConnect@mavistire.com.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operations of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this Application for Employment or to participate in the interview process, please contact our Employee Experience team at (914) 984-2500 ext. 5631. We also will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation for a job applicant's or an employee's sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, or practices that conflict with a work requirement unless the accommodation poses an undue hardship to our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. If you believe you require such an accommodation, please contact our Employee Experience team at (914) 984-2500 ext. 5631. In addition, applicants may report any instances of perceived discrimination through HRConnect either by calling toll-free at 1-877-628-4755 or by sending an email to HRConnect@mavistire.com.