Inventory Planning Analyst
Company: Carvana
Location: Tempe
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
About Carvana
At Carvana, we sell cars, but we are not salespeople. We have made
it our mission to create a hassle-free way for people to buy and
sell cars. We saw a huge problem with how much of a headache it is
to buy a car the traditional way, so we committed ourselves to put
customer satisfaction at the core of our business, we have built a
no-pressure, no-haggle online car buying experience that saves our
customers time and money. Customers can search through thousands of
vehicles online, see full 360-degree views of both the interior and
exterior of the vehicles before deciding to go through the
purchasing process.
For more information on Carvana and our mission, sneak a peek at
our company introduction video.
About the position
This individual contributor position will use their analytic
expertise to advise on inventory management and pricing of
Carvana's vast inventory of vehicles. This position conducts
comparative analysis of internal and external performance reports
and provides the insights and action plans to ensure the vehicle
categories support projected sales and margin forecasts.
What you'll be doing
Conduct macro-level intelligence analyses (e.g., mix, pricing,
strategy, new models/features) to evaluate Carvana's competitive
position and identify potential areas for growth.
Forecast expected Retail GPU for future years, quarters, and months
and monitor current month performance to provide guidance on
strategy
Improve upon our existing margin modeling by developing a more
nuanced understanding of how to forecast specific cost and revenue
drivers.
Develop reports that augment our current processes and decision
making, particularly in support of the Category Analysts.
Work closely with the Senior Manager of Inventory Planning and
Analytics to identify areas of opportunity and partner
cross-functionally to drive change.
Ensure Segment diversity and mix on Carvana.com, and recommend
changes to purchasing, pricing, and merchandising to match our
online mix to customers' preferences.
Recommend additional changes across the business that improve
overall performance in line with financial / operational forecasts
and Carvana strategies.
Consistently exercise independent judgment and discretion in
matters of significance.
What the Job Requires
To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic
requirements we want to share with you.
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Statistics, Business
Management, Market Research, Finance or Economics.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in category and inventory
management, preferably in an eCommerce or digitally-oriented
organization.
Strong analytical skills. Proficiency in SQL preferred, but not
required.
Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, data science,
and business teams and communicate across them in a clear and
concise manner understood by all.
Ability to synthesize complex data from multiple sources into
insights and recommendations.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in an office environment, with extensive use of
computers.
Ability to sit for up to eight hours per day.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are
required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities,
and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
What we'll offer in return
Full-Time Salary Position.
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
401K with company match.
A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on
vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both
physically and mentally.
Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your
knowledge with others across the organization.
A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up
atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.
Other requirements
To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic
requirements we want to share with you.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
Legal stuff
Hiring is contingent upon passing a complete background check. This
role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or
physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic
information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based
on any of these protected categories.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities
that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or
without notice.
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