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Inventory Analyst (Private Brands)

The Guitar Center Company
Westlake Village, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026

Position Summary: Inventory Analyst

The inventory analyst assists the merchandise planners and store planners in managing inventory to minimize backorders, maximize inventory turns and profitability and achieve established customer service levels for both eCommerce and Retail.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:


  • Create, Update and Maintain Purchase Orders for assigned planner.
  • Track purchase orders.
  • Maintain order shipping and arrival dates .
  • Hotlist any urgent inbound POs for DC priority.
  • Maintain customer backorders.
  • Track and update past due orders.
  • Assist and process ship not received orders older than 60 days.
  • Maintain and update cost variances across open orders.
  • Action unreceivable product report for MFI and GC DCs.
  • Maintain various reports to support Merch Planners.
  • Document vendor compliance issues.
  • Analyze in stock 10 weeks, 4 weeks, and 2 weeks prior to Promo/Ad drops.

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:


  • Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in Business Administration or 4 years of relevant work experience.
  • 1 year of relevant work experience (in addition to degree or years of previous experience).
  • Proficient in Excel (pivot table, vlookup)

Pay Rate: $25.00- $32.40 / hr depending on background and experience.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations

About Guitar Center

Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to craft lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

Why join us?

With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.

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Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com.

Salary : $25 - $32

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