Inventory Control Analyst (Hybrid)

What you will do

• Inventory accuracy. Reconcile book to physical inventory through cycle counts and physical inventory. Analyze variances, MOS, damage, transfer and RTV activity to find the root causes of discrepancies and shrink.

• Data insights, reporting and storytelling. Use advanced Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas and dashboards, to analyze inventory, sales, shrink and transaction data. Build the weekly and monthly reporting on inventory accuracy, shrink and compliance that managers and field leaders rely on. Use AI tools such as Claude, alongside your own analysis, to spot trends and anomalies and speed up recurring reporting. Turn the findings into clear stories and recommendations that drive decisions and accountability.

• Retail ledger. Monitor inventory movement and valuation between distribution centers, fulfillment centers and stores. Work with research variances, process inventory and ledger corrections, and meet reporting deadlines. Support period-end close activities as needed. Support SOX controls and audit requests.

• Fine Jewelry. Reconcile Fine Jewelry inventory and vendor payments to keep transactions accurate and limit shrink exposure.

• Inventory systems. Partner with IT on system updates, testing, training and automation. Protect data quality in the inventory and ledger systems.

• Field and corporate partnership. Serve as the link between stores, distribution, fulfillment, merchants, accounts payable, asset protection and corporate teams. Resolve purchase order, transfer and RTV issues, and support training and process adoption.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Analytics, Retail Management or a related field

• 3 to 5 years of related experience; retail experience preferred

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and advanced formulas, to analyze large data sets and build reports and dashboards in Excel, Power BI or Tableau

• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze inventory, sales and accounting data and make clear recommendations

• AI fluency and literacy, including comfort using AI tools to analyze data and support decisions

• Ability to turn data into clear stories and recommendations for managers and field leaders, in writing and in meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle RMS, ReIM and SQL Developer

• Workday Accounting

• Retail POS and ERP systems

• Multi-store retail experience

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Pay Range
$60,000 - 88,000

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

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About Us

We set trends through our merchandise and, more importantly, through the way we work. At Belk you will find a positive, inclusive, vibrant and fast-paced environment where you have access to all the tools and resources necessary to be effective in your job. Furthermore, we know access to senior leadership is critical to making company-wide initiatives a reality and getting great ideas to the forefront of our business. Time and time again, our associates are grateful for the opportunities they have to meet with Belk´s senior most leaders.

Diversity is about embracing our differences and realizing they are what makes us stronger. We believe in an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and welcomed to bring their whole selves to work or to shop. We are on a mission to break down inequality and leverage our influence to make a position impact against racism every day.

Above all else, here you’ll find opportunities to make huge impact. It´s the result of dynamic initiatives, financial and structural support, and strong investments in the areas that are taking Belk to new heights.

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