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Inventory Data Analyst

Genuine Parts Company

BIRMINGHAM, AL · Posted August 20, 2026

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About the job

SUMMARY:

The Inventory Data Analyst ensures all locations are properly managing inventory in order to maximize profits and customer service. This position consults company representatives on proper business practices in inventory management and inventory operations including prevention, identification, and disposition of excess inventory. Furthermore, the Inventory Data Analyst is a change agent for promoting new inventory disciplines and culture. In addition, this position will work with cross functional teams to develop new programs to increase operational efficiencies based on studies of past, present, and future data trends.

JOB DUTIES

Enforces Motion's inventory policies and procedures in daily communication with field leadership.

Understands data governance and control distribution of company inventory data points.

Ensures full compliance of audit policies of Obsolescence Program and Physical Inventory / DC Mock Inventory.

Finds new insights and trends which helps identify and solve complicated supply chain problems.

Creates automatic dashboards using current or future tools.

Collaborates with all areas of the supply chain to identify and understand inventory opportunities.

Builds simulation models which forecast outcomes of changes to policies or procedures.

Delivers comprehensive reports in a presentation or written.

Works with the IT Department to enhance current and future inventory systems.

Creates and delivers critical inventory trainings.

Supports excess inventory initiatives.

Participants in the annual inventory business plan.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business, statistics, analytics, or equivalent field work experience. Requires experience managing projects. Background in quantitative thinking and statistical data analysis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel and SQL.

Strong analytical problem solving skills.

Powerful presentation skills with advanced PowerPoint design knowledge.

Experience with data BI tools. (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, etc.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No Supervisory Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

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