Purchasing Analyst

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Analyst to support inventory planning and procurement activities for a retail operation in West Coxsackie, New York. This role focuses on evaluating purchasing data, monitoring demand patterns, and coordinating orders to help maintain product availability across assigned vendors and brands. The ideal candidate will use strong analytical judgment to improve inventory performance, support supplier coordination, and provide accurate reporting that informs business decisions.

Responsibilities:

Analyze demand trends, sales patterns, and vendor needs to determine appropriate purchasing activity for assigned products. Review order requests and prepare purchase orders with a high level of accuracy while ensuring supporting records are complete and up to date. Monitor forecasts and identify unusual changes, then partner with business stakeholders to refine planning assumptions and ordering decisions. Evaluate stock positions across warehouse locations and adjust replenishment strategies to reduce shortages, excess inventory, and unnecessary transfers. Track open orders, confirm delivery timing, and work with carriers and suppliers to address delays, discrepancies, or other fulfillment issues. Maintain item, cost, and purchasing data to ensure reliable information is available for ordering, reporting, and operational analysis. Build and use Excel-based reports and data queries to assess purchasing performance, inventory efficiency, and historical cost trends. Coordinate communication with sales teams, suppliers, carriers, and management to resolve exceptions, support claims activity, and keep inventory flowing effectively. Provide cross-functional backup support for related planning and replenishment responsibilities as business needs require. Experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, or inventory planning within a retail, distribution, or supply chain environment. Strong analytical ability with experience interpreting demand, inventory, and supplier performance data. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting, trend analysis, and data review. Ability to create accurate purchase orders, maintain organized records, and manage item and cost information carefully. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions when supply or order issues arise. Effective communication skills for working with suppliers, carriers, sales teams, and internal business partners. Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on open issues, and maintain confidentiality in handling business information. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .