Buyer Analyst

The Buyer Analyst supports the 3P (third-party) business within the Merchandising organization, partnering closely with Sourcing & Category Manager, Operations and transportation to ensure proper inventory levels, manage purchase orders, monitor inventory health, and analyze sales and supply data. The role involves data-driven decision making at the intersection of procurement and category strategy, with a focus on inventory management and supplier coordination.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $75,000–$85,000/yr

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders end-to-end: create POs, validate accuracy (pricing, pack, ship windows, terms), send to vendors, and track through delivery into our fulfillment centers.
• Monitor inventory levels across assigned categories and fulfillment centers; flag risks (shorts, overstock, shrink, aging product) and recommend corrective actions.
• Support forecasting at the item and fulfillment-center level to meet sales plans, minimize shrink, and hit inventory targets.
• Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting on sales, inventory, and supplier KPIs to the 3P team and broader Merch organization, with a clear point of view on opportunities and risks.
• Coordinate with Finance, Receiving, and Quality Assurance to resolve PO and invoice discrepancies, verify arrivals, and work with vendors on quality or quantity issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, item setup data, and cost files; support data hygiene across procurement and inventory systems.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in procurement, merchandise planning, demand planning, inventory management, or a related analytical role; grocery, CPG, or e-commerce exposure preferred.
• Strong analytical skills; comfortable working across multiple data sources to surface trends, build recommendations, and act on them.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets (lookups, pivots, basic formulas); familiarity with ERP, procurement, or inventory management systems is a plus.
• Clear, confident decision-making in a fast-paced environment; able to prioritize, pivot, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable working cross-functionally with sourcing, category, operations, finance, and external vendors.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000/yr.
• Full-time exempt position
• Salary and employee stock options commensurate with experience
• Unlimited PTO
• Multiple health, dental, and vision plan options
• Life Insurance
• 401K plan