Business Analyst Inventory

(32-40 hrs per week)

Would you like to help us improve the inventory process of our Action branches by ensuring that our stores always have their favorite articles available? Do you act based on data, are you good at stakeholder management and do you enjoy working in a dynamic company? Then we are looking for you!
 

These are your daily actions

As a Business Analyst Inventory you are responsible for the inventory process in our stores. You plan, monitor and process the weekly inventory results and analyze the results to identify areas for improvement. You will also work on improving our back-end system and ensure that our inventory management processes are continuously optimized. You are responsible for analyzing loss analyzes in all our 12 countries. You process this data in reports for management and your colleagues.

In short, your duties and responsibilities are:

• Weekly planning, monitoring and processing of inventory results.
• Improve the back-end inventory management system.
• Research and implement process improvements for inventory management in line with the store operations process improvement team
• Collaborate with different departments to manage and optimize inventory levels.
• Monitoring market trends and making recommendations to combat loss within Action.
• Researching innovative and digital changes to support or develop projects or business cases in relation to productivity
• Be the point of contact for incidents and questions about the inventories of our branches for line management
• Prepare clear and accurate (management) reports that provide insight into relevant information for the company.
   

Meet your team

The Store Operations department provides support in three areas: productivity, employee management and inventory management. The team organizes and structures the daily activities of all stores in Europe and in this role works together with Country Management, Finance, Commerce and Controlling. If our stores are properly inventoried, this provides a direct insight into our stock accuracy, shrinkage and allows our employees to serve their customers in the best and most efficient way. Do you want to be partly responsible for optimal store processes in more than 2950 stores throughout Europe? Then join our team!
 

And this is you

A Business Analyst Inventory at Action has excellent analysis, planning and conversation skills. You have an eye for detail and you see helping to manage, further develop, improve and implement our processes for inventory management of our stores as a challenge. You have a proactive attitude and problem-solving ability. You are willing to perform repetitive work, but also to continuously improve it.

You can explain data and convert it into business language for various local and international stakeholders. 

You also have the following:

• Preferably a bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Finance or Economics
• At least 3 years of work experience in a similar position as an analyst in retail, telecom, production/manufacturing, logistics, etc. 
• Excellent command of the English language (both spoken and written)
• Advanced Excel experience (essential).
• Knowledge of SAP (preferred)
   

What we offer

Surprisingly more! From our bustling home base in the Netherlands, you’ll have an impact on the whole of Europe. The counter now stands at more than 2,950 stores in 12 countries and millions of smiles from our customers. And we have big growth ambitions. For Action and for you. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps.  

Did you know that you can also count on us for:

• A hybrid work model 
• A temporary contract with the intention of offering you a permanent contract in the long term 
• 24 days of holiday and the option to buy 5 extra days (based on full time employment)
• 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action
• Travel allowance and work from home allowance
• A company laptop and phone
• Extensive education and training at our own Action Academy
• A good pension scheme and collective health insurance 
   

How we contribute to society

If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you join us. For example, we are working hard behind the scenes to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,000 children worldwide who are growing up in an SOS Children’s Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 155 nationalities? That we already source 94% of our wood products and 100% of our cotton sustainably? And that only energy-efficient LED lighting is used in 99% of our stores? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself.
 

Interested?

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who recognizes themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and respond to this vacancy now!

And so it continues:

1. Response to your application within 14 days (and usually sooner)
2. First conversation with the manager and a colleague
3. Second interview with your HR Business Partner, among others 
4. Welcome to Action…

During the entire process, your recruiter is your permanent point of contact and available for all your questions.