Job Description
The Slotting Analyst at Arvato is responsible for optimizing warehouse operations through strategic inventory placement and data-driven decision-making is critical to delivering exceptional service and operational efficiency. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing inventory movement and product velocity to ensure materials are optimally slotted throughout the warehouse. You will partner with operations to support promotions, product launches, inventory consolidations, and continuous warehouse optimization.
YOUR TASKS
- Analyze inventory movement and product velocity to identify A, B, and C runners and ensure materials are slotted in the most efficient warehouse locations.
- Generate and maintain reports that support slotting decisions and identify opportunities for improved warehouse efficiency.
- Create Transfer Orders (TOs) in SAP to facilitate material moves and maintain accurate product placement.
- Coordinate slotting activities for new product launches, promotions, and seasonal volume changes.
- Monitor and execute inventory consolidations while identifying opportunities to improve space utilization and inventory organization.
- Maintain accurate slotting information and support ongoing warehouse cleanup and optimization initiatives.
- Collaborate with Operations, Inventory Control, and warehouse leadership to implement slotting changes that improve productivity and service levels.
- Track key slotting and warehouse performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics or a related field or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years’ experience working with large data sets.
- SAP experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps & Flow) and Microsoft Office.
- Experience in data analysis and presenting data in a consumable, impactful management-level format.
- Strong critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
- 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
- Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
- Commuter benefits.
- Employee engagement activities.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics or related field, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years' experience working with large data sets
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps & Flow)
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Experience in data analysis and presenting data in management-level formats
- SAP experience
- Strong critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail
What We Do
Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the entertainment group RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company has 165,000 employees worldwide and generated revenues of €20.2 billion in the 2022 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world. Bertelsmann aspires to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.








