Inventory Operations Analyst

In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 30+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com.) AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand. 

AKIRA’s culture has one very large, distinct difference from other fast-fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer’s needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company. 

The Position

Inventory Operations Analyst

Location

Bolingbrook, IL

Overview

The ideal candidate has a natural curiosity and passion for compiling, analyzing, and leveraging data to improve process efficiency and inform business decisions. With a strong focus on fulfillment and distribution, we are seeking someone driven to understand data in regards to inventory operations and leverage that knowledge to progress our organization. 

Essential Functions: 

• Within current reporting: scrutinize data sets for accuracy, analyze, and identify patterns, synthesize into suggestions and presentations for key stakeholders 
• Gather and develop new data sets and build related reports to solve known problems and drive KPIs
• Develop and roll out training associated with new reports that are end-user focused
• Active and ongoing communication with departments utilizing new reports
• Iterate tools and reports by integrating feedback
• Perform cost-benefit analyses and report findings to decision-makers
• Run, scrutinize, and disseminate daily business reports

Qualifications:

• 2 years minimum experience in similar position in retail or adjacent industry
• Bachelor’s degree, special consideration given to mathematics/statistics-focused specialization
• Mastery of excel/google sheets, competency with Microsoft suite including PowerBI and Visio
• Proven analytical experience within inventory operations 
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems 

The Ideal Candidate Has/Is:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically as it pertains to explaining data in non-technical terms
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Experience creating detailed reports and presenting findings
• Experience with data visualization
• Able to elicit and integrate feedback from end-users
• Familiarity with cost-benefit analysis
• Experience with Google analytics
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated and passionate about identifying inefficiencies and implementing strategic initiatives

Benefits and Perks:

AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled AKIRA’s growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company - if you’re filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions, then AKIRA just might be the place for you. 

Job Type: Full Time