Inventory Analyst

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking an Inventory Planner to support inventory health monitoring, excess management, and inventory balancing for our Supply Chain function from the Vietnam Global Capability Center (GCC). This role supports a broad distribution network spanning 6 master DCs and 30 regional DCs, applying strong analytical and data skills to identify inventory risks, quantify opportunities, and drive corrective actions in close partnership with the U.S. team and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate is comfortable using AI and Copilot tools to work faster, improve productivity, and help the team do more with existing resources while building scalable processes as we go.

Key Highlights

• Monitor Inventory Health metrics and flag risks to key stakeholders

• Support Excess KPI tracking and root-cause analysis

• Execute Inventory Balancing actions to optimize stock utilization

• Analyze and support Balance Inventory by Set to reduce incomplete or unsellable positions

• Support a distribution network spanning 6 master DCs and 30 regional DCs

• Use AI and Copilot tools to improve speed, productivity, and team leverage

• Partner closely with the U.S. team and take ownership to build practical, scalable ways of working as needs evolve

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor Inventory Health Metrics & Drive Actions: Track Inventory Health metrics (e.g., inventory turns, aging, excess/obsolete stock, days of supply) on a regular basis. Identify trends and anomalies, prepare clear analysis and reporting, and work with related stakeholders (Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution) to drive timely corrective actions.

• Support Excess KPI Management: Support tracking and reporting of the Excess Inventory KPI. Conduct root-cause analysis on excess drivers (e.g., forecast error, overbuy, slow-moving SKUs) and help design and execute disposition and prevention actions in coordination with Planning and Purchasing.

• Execute Inventory Balancing Across the Network: Analyze inventory positions across a network spanning 6 master DCs and 30 regional DCs to identify imbalances. Recommend and help execute transfer, reallocation, or replenishment actions that improve stock utilization and service levels.

• Balance Inventory by Set: Monitor and analyze component-level inventory for multi-component and set/kit items to identify imbalances that could result in incomplete or unsellable sets. Support corrective actions to keep set components in balance.

• Reporting & Analytics Support: Build and maintain SQL queries, BI dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to support inventory management decision-making. Ensure data accuracy and consistency in inventory reporting used by stakeholders.

• Leverage AI & Copilot Tools: Use AI, Copilot, and other productivity tools to accelerate analysis, improve reporting efficiency, automate repeatable work, and help the team increase output without adding unnecessary complexity.

• Partner Closely with the U.S. Team & Own Outcomes: Collaborate closely with U.S.-based stakeholders to clarify needs, align on actions, follow through on execution, and take real ownership to build practical processes, tools, and ways of working as business needs evolve.

Education

Yêu cầu công việc

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related field – Required.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in inventory planning, inventory management – Required.

• Experience in furniture, retail, or manufacturing supply chains – Preferred.

• No prior people-management experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Inventory & Supply Chain Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of inventory management concepts, including inventory health, excess/obsolete inventory, safety stock, replenishment, inventory turns, and set/kit inventory management.

• Analytics & Technical Skills: Good analytical and analytics skills, including proficiency in SQL and BI/visualization tools.

• AI & Productivity Mindset: Comfort using AI, Copilot, and automation tools to work faster, improve analysis and communication quality, and increase team productivity with existing resources.

• Other Skills: Strong attention to detail and data accuracy. Good communication and stakeholder-coordination skills, especially in close partnership with U.S. teams. Self-motivated with a proactive, problem-solving approach, real ownership mindset, and willingness to build processes and tools as the work evolves.

Other

• English fluency (verbal and written) required to collaborate effectively with U.S. headquarters and global stakeholders.

Quyền lợi

• Khác: Transportation allowance, lunch allowance, and phone allowance according to company policy.