Description
The Inventory Planning Business Analyst II supports the Whole Foods Market Center Store Inventory Planning Team by converting data into actionable business insights that drive inventory optimization, demand forecasting accuracy, and supply chain efficiency. This role combines analytical expertise with deep understanding of order management and inventory planning operations to enable data-driven decision-making across promotional planning, seasonal forecasting, new item launches, and everyday replenishment. The Business Analyst will work closely with Inventory Planners, suppliers, category management, distribution, and business intelligence partners to ensure operations function effectively and efficiently.

Key job responsibilities
• Develop analytical models to evaluate inventory forecast accuracy using metrics such as MAPE, WAPE, and Forecast Health Index (FHI)
• Identify forecast bias patterns (over/under forecasting) and recommend corrective actions to ...