Print Planning - Inventory Lead Analyst

HP • Spring, TX

414d • $102,500 - $157,850

About The Position

The Print Planning - Inventory Lead Analyst at HP Inc. is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic business plans and initiatives related to inventory and service level planning. This role involves conducting complex data analysis, managing cross-functional teams, and providing insights to management to ensure effective business planning and operations. The analyst will formulate statistical and financial models for forecasting and define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business performance.

Requirements

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in strategy, planning, operations, inventory planning, finance, or related fields.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Responsibilities

• Leads complex data and business analysis to develop business plans, and identifies recommendations and insights.
• Lead and oversee inventory planning processes to ensure optimal stock levels and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align inventory strategies with business goals.
• Construct highly complex statistical and financial models to forecast business performance; coach others on model development.
• Monitor and report on key inventory metrics (accuracy, fill rates, inventory turns) to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage inventory risk and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions in the supply chain and avoid excess or aged inventory.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in inventory planning, helping drive automation and predictive analytics.
• Contribute to priority projects by adding creative insights and developing recommendations.
• Partner with business leaders to develop business plans and proactively identify new opportunities.
• Develop go-forward business plan recommendations based on potential risks and returns.
• Identify cutting-edge analytical tools, models, and methods for making key business decisions.
• Demonstrate a high level of business acumen and technical expertise in areas such as business planning, operational management, and financial analysis.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree