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Customer Inventory Allocation Analyst

United States, Rosemont 36.00 - 41.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted March 22, 2026
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  • Analyze historical data related to orders, production, sales, and demand planning to support inventory allocation decisions
  • Consolidate input from Sales, Production, Demand Planning, and Customer Success teams to determine the most realistic and balanced inventory plans
  • Allocate constrained inventory across multiple retail customers to ensure fair distribution and minimize internal and external conflict
  • Proactively manage inventory gaps by spreading supply across time periods until production levels normalize
  • Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory while avoiding customer shortages
  • Build and document a repeatable, sustainable allocation process that can be maintained long‑term
  • Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for internal stakeholders
  • Support internal and external customers by providing accurate, data‑backed guidance
  • Partner cross‑functionally to improve communication, alignment, and execution

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