Job Posting Title:Inventory Analyst- Inventory Management

Job Profile – Inventory Analyst

Grade - 08

Job Summary

TheInventory Analystwillbe responsible foroptimizing inventory levels at each node of the network and ensuring product is moving to the right location at the right time, with the right volume. The InventoryAnalystwill manage the most critical orcomplexbusinesscategories on each team andservesas a leaderregardingall inventory activities for their assigned businesses. A best-in-class InventoryAnalystwill help build a long-term strategy for the category in partnership with their manager & cross functional partners across Merchandising, Marketing, Pricing, & Supply Chain.

What will you do?

Core Execution

• Place purchase orders from vendors to AAP Distribution Centers tomaintainadequate inventory to support AAP Company Owned stores and hundreds of Independently operated stores

• Ensure that proper inventory levels aremaintainedby consistently reviewing KPIs such as weeks of supply and depth in-stock metrics

• Track vendorPO’sfrom order point to DC to ensure vendors are shipping on time and in full

• Root cause supplier issues tomaintainacceptable performance

• Monitor product flow throughout the supply chain to create an excellent customer experience

• Participate in Lifecycle Management review process;determinepath forward for slow moving product and obsolete inventory

• Monitor inventory-turn performance andidentifyopportunities tooptimizeinventory levels

• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting when stores or DCs are out of stock

Collaboration/Partnership

• Leader inestablishinga strong, collaborative, vendor-facing relationship to ensure expectations are defined and achieved

• Mentor and develop less experienced Inventory Planners with day-to-day responsibilities

• Develop and foster a cohesive team environment with immediate team and cross-functional partners alike

Business Analysis/Insights

• Review KPIs and reporting against targets to provide visibility to partners and leadership. Work with key partners to measure progress against targets

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Company Overview:

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of January 3, 2026, Advance operated 4,305 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also served 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.

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