Who You Are: You are a detail-oriented, inventory specialist with tremendous experience analyzing and producing successful, data-driven recommendations. You take ownership and pride in your work through your ability to contribute reliable and valid data which will impact the total operation of the organization. Your agility and change management skills will allow for you to succeed in a fast-paced and continuously evolving environment.
The Opportunity: We are seeking a strategic and tenured inventory specialist capable of evaluating product inventory and maximizing our top selling items through data-driven selection. As the Purchasing Manager/Inventory Analyst, you will hold a pivotal role in product ordering. By leveraging data-driven insights, you will streamline inventory management, reduce inefficiencies such as overstocking or stockouts. Also, you will make sound recommendations about stock levels, pricing, and promotional activities, leading to more efficient and cost-effective operations. This position involves direct collaboration with the CFO and an experienced accounting team.
Who We Are: Alamo Fireworks is a top consumer-grade fireworks retailer in Texas and we continue to fight for increased market share and becoming the preferred fireworks vendor in the state. We conduct our business with a core set of values reflecting determination, grit and integrity in all that we do. We strive to improve our operations every season because with success always comes more opportunities to grow.
What You’ll Do:
- Ensure integrity in both physical and written account systems.
- Lead the selection and purchasing of products for future seasons.
- Handle order writing and transfer orders.
- Ensure accurate product information in the company’s systems.
- Analyze data and assess risk.
- Manage multiple projects directed by the CFO.
Must-haves in a Candidate:
- 5 years of experience as a retail category manager or in a similar role.
- Diverse background in selecting inventory based on multiple data sets and sales trends.
- Ability to analyze financial data and provide strong business recommendations.
- Clear and concise communication skills.
- Highly detail-oriented with a focus on accountability and correctness.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.Proficient in inventory management and Point of Sale systems, (NetSuite and Square experience preferred), and advanced spreadsheet applications.
Nice to Have In a Candidate:
- Bachelor’s preferred in related field
- 10 years experience as retail category manager or in similar role
- Demonstrated history of contributing to business growth and product selection improvement.
Details:
- This is a full-time salaried position
- Reports to the office at our headquarters. Our address: 7760 Hwy 87 E, San Antonio TX, 78263
To apply:
Complete the personality profile survey will be considered for this position. " Purchasing Manager/Inventory Analyst"
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- San Antonio, TX 78263: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person