Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing and Inventory Analyst to join the team! In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing our purchasing and inventory management processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations. Your primary focus will be on forecasting demand, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods.

Who we are:

Powerplay Retail isn’t your typical agency, we’re a force in retail and eCommerce.

At Powerplay, we don’t just keep up with change—we run straight at it. We’re a team of retail and e-commerce experts that blend deep retail know-how with startup-level energy. We bring fresh ideas, sharp execution, and serious results to brands ready to scale. From strategy to shelf (and screen), we fast-track timelines, open new channels, and fuel brand growth like it’s our job—because it is.

We work with big-name brands you know, love, and probably have in your cart right now. From beauty to tech, toys to lifestyle, we partner with household names and niche brands alike, helping them scale with the biggest players in retail. We’re talking Amazon, TikTok Shop, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and more—every major platform, every key retailer, both online and in-store. We’re proud to be a top Amazon reseller with no plans on slowing down.

Our crew? A tight-knit team with 250+ years of combined experience and a shared obsession with what’s next. We work smart, move fast, and actually like each other. Titles take a backseat to action. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and our culture reflects that—collaborative, creative, and a little bit scrappy in the best way.

We’re privately held and deeply rooted in doing great work with great people. We enjoy our weekly happy hours, the occasional potluck, and genuinely care about giving back—volunteering and supporting causes that matter to our team and community.

Everyone’s voice matters, ideas fly fast, and no one’s afraid to roll up their sleeves. We take pride in what we do, who we do it for, and the way we do it. The future of retail? We’re already on it.

Powerful solutions. Real results. Every brand. Every channel. Since 2007.

Who you are:

You enjoy supply chain management, have excellent communication skills, and approach your work with tenacity. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.You enjoy problem solving, are highly detailed and analytical. Making an impact with a growing company is important to you. You have a positive attitude, are driven, and want to work with a company that gets stuff done!

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor inventory levels, identify potential stockouts or excess inventory situations, and recommend appropriate actions to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, and finance, to gather information on product demand, new product launches, and promotional activities that may impact inventory levels.
• Generate and analyze reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover, fill rate, and order cycle time to identify areas for improvement and implement actionable strategies.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer demand to develop accurate forecasts for inventory planning and purchasing activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field OR equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Purchasing Analyst or Inventory Analyst
• Proficiency in using inventory management software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and advanced Excel functions
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to juggle competing priorities
• Hybrid environment out of our corporate office in Mendota Heights, MN (4 days per week in office)

What we offer:

We provide competitive salaries and benefits to make sure you and your families are taken care of.This includes:

• 401k with a non-elective 3% contribution from Powerplay
• 75% of monthly insurance premiums paid for by Powerplay
• paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 9 paid holidays, plus week off between Christmas and New Year’s
• 15 days PTO upon hire
• flexible work environment

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