Inventory Analyst

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DSG is seeking an Inventory Analyst to join either our Plymouth, MN or Fargo, ND team.

As an Inventory Analyst, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing inventory performance while executing strategic purchasing decisions within an assigned segment .

This role combines data-driven inventory analysis with proactive buying responsibilities to support business goals, product availability, and operational efficiency.

The position analyzes inventory trends, forecasting accuracy, service levels, and supplier performance while making informed replenishment and purchasing decisions.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory health, balancing service and investment, and driving profitability through effective use of replenishment systems and supplier partnerships.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time.

Starting with yours.

As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost.

And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth.

Where your career path is rich with possibilities.

Where every success is shared.

And where every challenge is overcome together.

For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions.

By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of an Inventory Analyst at DSG:

• Analyze inventory levels, demand patterns, and item movement to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Review and optimize supplier lead times, order quantities, and purchasing constraints.
• Execute and manage purchase orders aligned with demand forecasts and inventory strategies.
• Track service levels and product availability to support customer demand and operational performance.
• Review overstock, slow-moving, and excess inventory positions and recommend actions to improve inventory health.
• Analyze forward buy opportunities due to price increases, deals or rebate levels.