Global Inventory Data Sr Analyst

About IWG

With over 3,400 locations in over 120 countries and 1,100 cities across the world, IWG is the global leader in the fast-growing Workspace-as-a-Service (WaaS) sector.  As the owner and operator of internationally renowned brands like Regus, Spaces, Signature, Open Office, No. 18 and HQ, we provide local and global networks for all kinds of businesses. From independent sole traders and fledgling start-ups to the world’s largest corporations, we provide cutting-edge, inspirational workspaces that support effective working and collaboration.

JOB PURPOSE

This is an exciting time to join IWG. Our business is growing rapidly, and we are making significant changes to boost scalability and profitability. The Inventory Performance team is key component of the commercial decision making. The strategies we devise and execute directly drive volume and earnings and are correspondingly visible in the organization.

You will be reporting directly to the Global Manager of Inventory Performance and working within a highly motivated multi-disciplinary team. We are embarking on a period of transformation using both historic performance and forward-looking simulations to control inventory to optimize revenue.  You will play an integral part in creating and executing evidence-based inventory strategies that deliver tangible results.

The Inventory Performance Team is responsible for inventory related decisions for all product lines across the global network.  The team is centralized and works closely with many Group functions.

This is a great opportunity to join a market leader and make a personal contribution to our success. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Inventory level management

• Analyzing internal performance KPIs
• Recommending and executing inventory changes across all products and markets
• Keeping track of inventory changes and responding quickly to unforeseen impacts
• Analyzing results of inventory changes and modifying approaches based on findings

Business inventory support

• Providing consultative support to the business, including Franchisees, on all inventory related matters
• Negotiating with senior management on inventory strategies
• Building bespoke inventory reports and tools

Global performance initiatives

• Designing, implementing, and managing global inventory initiatives and trials
• Working closely with senior management across multiple functions
• Reporting on the performance, learnings and next steps

Inventory strategy & process development

• Using performance analysis to calibrate parameters used for identifying inventory opportunities
• Supporting the wider team with analysis and recommendations on inventory strategy
• Identifying issues with the process and brainstorming solutions

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Impressive academic credentials – at least a bachelor’s degree from an established university
  (mathematical, scientific or business disciplines preferred)
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in a commercial role with an analytical base
• Advanced user of the full Microsoft Office 365 suite
• Strong technical skills; especially Excel (advanced formulas, VBA, SQL). Experience with advanced programming language (R, Python, …) is a plus.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken
• Comfortable with senior stakeholder management, including negotiation and expectation management
• Proven ability to undertake projects from initial inception through to final completion
• Experience in supply chain optimization, logistics, and/or revenue management is preferred.

IWG Introduction

IWG plc is the global leader for flexible workspace and owner/operator of internationally renowned brands like Regus, Spaces, Signature, No 18, Open Office, HQ and MOS (Managed Office Space).

IWG’s workspaces support effective working and collaboration with local and global networks for all kind of businesses, from independent sole traders and fledgling start-ups to the world’s largest corporations. IWG enables landlords and tenants to come together and ensures an end-to-end fit out process, sales and management services from single locations to integrated national networks.

The face of the global real estate market is changing rapidly as the digital revolution causes companies of all sizes to rethink their approach to workspace. Flexible, non-traditional workplaces have become far more popular as a result.

IWG believe that business success is underpinned by the effectiveness of its people. Therefore, our mission is to help millions of people have a great day at work – every day.  We do this by creating fantastic working environments that boost productivity and enable connection to a valuable business community.

Our 2.5 million customers are large multinationals, small and medium-sized enterprises with unique business goals, people and aspirations.  They want the freedom to choose where, when and how they work with space that’s right for their business.

We provide that choice through our diverse workspace brands together with our global network of thousands of locations located in every business hub on the planet.  Today IWG is in 3,400 locations across 128 countries. 

As a partner to some of the world’s most exciting companies, all of our customers harness the power of flexible working to increase their productivity, efficiency and agility, whilst enjoying a happier, healthier way of working, making ours a high growth sector with massive potential.