Polaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, known for pioneering product breakthroughs since 1954. They are seeking an Inventory Data Analyst to guide inventory strategy for the Off-Road Vehicle business segment by translating trends and forecasts into actionable insights and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure informed inventory decisions.
Deliver reporting, insights, and ad-hoc analyses that support inventory decisions and improve ORV business performance
Partner with the SIOP team on finished goods inventory strategy, including service level parameters, annual guidelines, and operational requirements
Own and administer Blue Yonder (BY) Inventory Optimization safety stock settings for finished goods and raw materials
Coordinate monthly finished goods target creation and analysis during SIOP to ensure alignment with tolerance thresholds and budget goals
Manage finished goods inventory reporting, including forecasts, inventory health, held and aged inventory, and fill rate analysis
Partner with SIOP, plant materials, and finance teams on raw material inventory forecasts and flexibility requirements to support service levels
Manage safety stock settings for raw materials throughout implementation, steady state, and end-of-life cycles to minimize excess or obsolete inventory
Conduct inventory and cost impact assessments to support supply and mix-change decisions
Manage ORV part segmentation and coordinate planning parameter updates with Central Planning, including ongoing BY maintenance
Provide key inputs for raw inventory reporting to plant, finance, and SIOP teams
Participate in excess and obsolete inventory reviews with Central Planning, Materials, Finance, Purchasing, Engineering, and GBU teams
Run quarterly safety stock analyses and monthly audits with Demand, Ship Execution, RFM, and Central Planning teams to validate flexibility assumptions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business analytics, data analysis, or a related discipline
Minimum 2 years of relevant analytics experience
Proficiency in Excel; experience with Alteryx and business intelligence tools preferred
Ability to translate analytical results into clear insights and business context
Strong business partnership skills to connect business questions with analytical approaches
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively across teams
Knowledge of MRP systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
Hybrid work structure (3 days in office, 2 days flex)
This position is not eligible for sponsorship
Preferred
Experience with Alteryx and business intelligence tools
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Market-leading profit-sharing plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Discounted employee stock purchases plan
Generous matching contribution to 401(k)
Financial wellness education and consultation
Comprehensive suite of benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off
Gym & personal training reimbursement
Life insurance
Disability offerings
Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off
Since 1954, Polaris has proudly defined, re-defined and then raised the bar again for the powersports industry.
