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WORLDPAC · 1 month ago

Business Analyst, Supply Chain

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $101K/yr

7+ years exp

WORLDPAC is focused on advancing its Inventory and Assortment digital and operational transformation initiatives. The Business Analyst, Supply Chain will serve as a bridge between various departments to optimize inventory performance and enhance assortment strategies through data analysis and process improvements.

E-CommerceElectrical DistributionEnterprise SoftwareTraining

Responsibilities

Act as the primary liaison between Supply Chain, the Digital Transformation Office, IT, and the Continuous Improvement Office to align business needs with system capabilities and project priorities

Partner with the Continuous Improvement Project Manager to identify, document, and execute process improvement initiatives related to inventory optimization, replenishment logic, and data integrity

Support the design and deployment of inventory optimization models, including safety stock parameters, service-level strategies, and multi-echelon inventory logic

Analyze large and complex datasets (ERP, Snowflake, SQL, BI tools) to uncover inventory performance trends, demand variability, and SKU assortment opportunities

Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to define data structures, business rules, and automation opportunities for supply chain planning and reporting

Develop and enhance dashboards and KPI scorecards tracking inventory turns, GMROI, fill rate, lost sales conversion, and forecast accuracy across the network

Provide analytical support for SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) reviews, offering data-driven insights on service levels, working capital, and risk

Lead in pilot programs and proof-of-concepts as part of the company’s digital transformation roadmap

Standardize processes and documentation to ensure scalability, accuracy, and cross-functional adoption of best practices

Qualification

SQLPower BIInventory ManagementExcelSupply Chain ManagementERP SystemsCollaborationCommunicationAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field (Master's preferred)

Minimum 7 years of experience in supply chain or inventory planning, ideally within a distribution or aftermarket parts environment

Advanced analytical and technical skills, including proficiency in SQL, Excel, Power BI, and Snowflake (or similar platforms)

Strong understanding of inventory management principles—demand forecasting, replenishment logic, and safety stock optimization

Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions, especially with IT, Project Management, and Continuous Improvement teams

Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex analytics into actionable business insights

High attention to detail, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, Oracle, or SAP

Familiarity with advanced planning systems (e.g., Blue Yonder, O9solutions, Logility, ToolsGroup, Servigistics, AnaPlan)

Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies

Company

WORLDPAC

Worldpac is a distributor of automotive parts and accessories firm that offers services for repair shops and automotive businesses. It is a sub-organization of Advance Auto Parts.

Founded in 1995

Newark, California, USA

1001-5000 employees