Inventory Analyst

Company Description: Founded over 35 years ago, Free Country is built on the belief that everyone should have access to affordable outdoor apparel for their adventures. Headquartered in New York City since 1990, Free Country designs and produces high-quality outwear, activewear and swimwear for men, women and pets. Job Description: We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Inventory Analyst to support inventory control and optimization across our apparel product lines. This role will work closely with Production, Logistics, Sales, and third-party partners to maintain inventory accuracy, analyze variances, and resolve discrepancies, while developing reporting and insights that help improve inventory processes, support business decisions, and ensure inventory remains aligned with demand. Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate system inventory levels across distribution network Lead inventory reconciliation with 3PLs, cycle counts, and physical inventories Identify and resolve discrepancies, shrinkage, and system inaccuracies Analyze variances to identify root causes and recommend corrective action Develop and manage corporate inventory reporting; present ATS insights and recommendations to leadership Continuously improve inventory policy, processes, systems, and controls Prepare ad-hoc analyses to support leadership and cross-functional teams Perform additional projects and responsibilities as assigned by management Qualifications Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations 3+ years of inventory management experience, preferably in apparel or consumer goods Proficiency in inventory management systems (A2000, WMS) Advanced Excel skills; extensive data analysis (pivot tables/xlookkups) Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Experience using AI (Claude and ChatGPT) to efficiently perform responsibilities. Must be onsite daily at our New York office.