Job Description
Job Title: Inventory Analyst
Work Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 Days In-Office / 2 Days Remote
(Applicants must reside in a commutable distance of our Grand Rapids office).
Are you a supply chain or inventory professional ready to take on a high-impact role? At
Notions Marketing , a leader in arts and crafts distribution, we’re seeking a skilled
Inventory Analyst to bring expertise, precision, and strategic insight to our Purchasing team.
In this role, you’ll manage complex inventory across thousands of SKUs, optimize replenishment processes, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure products are available when and where they’re needed. If you enjoy fast-paced environments, excel at analyzing trends, and are motivated to deliver measurable results, this is your opportunity to shape how creativity reaches customers nationwide.
What You’ll Do - Manage a diversified vendor base across multiple categories, including dropship SKUs.
- Prepare, finalize, and monitor replenishment forecasts and purchases for up to 15,000 inventory SKUs.
- Review and resolve daily exceptions (forecast errors, shipment delays, low stock, stockouts).
- Establish and maintain business rules including order cycles, lead times, safety stock, and vendor data.
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to align product demand, trends, and promotional needs with inventory strategies.
- Analyze inventory performance metrics, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
- Lead projects and deliver analysis to support strategic decision-making at the Director level.
What We’re Looking For - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Proven success managing complex inventory and replenishment processes.
- Experience with replenishment software and advanced Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, modeling).
- Experience with high-volume SKUs subject to trends, seasonal fluctuations, and non-case distribution.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to influence across departments.
Work Schedule - Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office (Mon–Wed), 2 days remote.
- Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Why Join Us? At Notions Marketing, we combine creativity with operational excellence. You’ll join a collaborative team where your expertise will directly impact sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. We’re passionate about continuous improvement and empowering our people to make a difference.
Pay & Perks - Competitive pay, commensurate with experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with generous company match.
- Vacation and sick time.
- Holiday pay (7 paid holidays annually).
- Employee discounts on creative products.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Work at office, Monday to Friday,