Inventory Deployment Analyst

About Bath & Body Works

At Bath & Body Works, our mission is to make everyone feel great. Joining us means becoming part of Gingham Nation, where people are central to our culture and success. We believe that by fostering positive experiences for our associates, we create equally positive experiences for customers. We invest in the personal and professional growth of all team members, whether you're launching your career or advancing it.

Role Overview

The Inventory Deployment Analyst (IDA) is a key role within our Merchandise, Planning and Allocation (MP&A) department — the analytical core that ensures the right products reach the right places at the right times and prices. As an IDA, you will manage the movement of merchandise from Distribution Centers to stores or fulfillment centers, focusing on an assigned product category. Your work will be data-driven and requires close collaboration across multiple teams within retail operations. This role reports to a Manager or Senior Inventory Planner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive inventory deployment strategy, taking into account demand forecasts at both store and product levels.
• Collaborate with supply chain planners, operational staff, and distribution teams to communicate priorities and resolve issues, ensuring timely delivery of merchandise to stores and fulfillment centers.
• Assess minimum placement quantities across various store types and analyze their effects on product allocation, in partnership with Space Planning.
• Work alongside Inventory Planners to determine purchase order quantities based on merchandise plans, ensuring alignment with production capacities and schedules.
• Comprehend and apply product strategies aligned with Merchant team assortment objectives.
• Regularly communicate inventory status to influence strategic business decisions on weekly, monthly, and quarterly timeframes.

Qualifications and Skills

• Preferred experience in inventory management or retail supply chain operations.
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize new software; familiar with Manugistics/JDA, SAP, MicroStrategy, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong analytical skills with the capacity to interpret quantitative data and translate it into business insights.
• Problem-solving aptitude to recommend and implement improvements collaboratively.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a results-driven mindset and ability to make timely recommendations.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Core Competencies

• Results-oriented
• Proactive and action-focused
• Collaborative team player
• Sound decision-making ability
• Adaptability and quick learning

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, including access to an onsite wellness center and pharmacy at the Columbus, OH office.
• Free mental health support through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) plan with company match and discounted Associate Stock Purchase Program.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family-building benefits.
• Options for home, auto, and pet insurance along with a company-provided subscription to Care.com.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs for further education.
• Complimentary products and a 40% discount on merchandise to experience and share the brand.

Equal Employment and Additional Information

We welcome all qualified candidates regardless of arrest or conviction histories, consistent with local laws. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscriminatory practices and providing reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status. Employment at Bath & Body Works requires US work authorization.

The hiring process remains open until positions are filled.