How to hire a replenishment analyst

How to hire a replenishment analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step replenishment analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a replenishment analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new replenishment analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the replenishment analyst you need to hire. Certain replenishment analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A replenishment analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, replenishment analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of replenishment analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Replenishment Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Replenishment Analyst	Market research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.	$23-42
   Marketing Internship	Marketing interns are usually marketing students or fresh graduates who are interested in getting actual work experiences before taking on a full-time job. They usually have an interest or academic background related to marketing... Show more	$11-18
   Analyst Sales	Analyst sales, or a sales analyst, is a professional who is responsible for increasing sales and revenue of a company by running competitive analysis and making recommendations on how the marketing and sales team should move forward. Sales analysts must assist in the review of monthly financial statements and prepare complex financial statements for retail and service businesses... Show more	$22-47

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Supply Chain
   • Purchase Orders
   • Logistics
   • Demand Planning
   • POS
   • Vendor Performance
   • Replenishment System
   • Product Flow
   • Distribution Centers
   • Replenishment Strategies
   • Manage Inventory
   • JDA
   • Market Trends
   • Cpfr

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   Responsibilities:

   • Analyze and forecast sales, manage inventory levels and determine distribution strategy to all Marshalls stores.
   • Transform data into stories through effective use of data visualization, simplification and understanding of intend audiences.
   • Coordinate DC replenishment for new modulars, enabling DCs to service store mod-fill orders.
   • Improve forecast accuracy MABD (must arrive by date) and OTD (on-time delivery).
   • Develop a customer focuse transportation strategy to lead Mizkan in efforts of becoming compliant with OTIF & MABD targets.
   • Set up avocado category from manual process to automate ordering on GRS system.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the replenishment analyst job description is a good way to get more applicants. A replenishment analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a replenishment analyst in Alabama may be lower than in Delaware, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level replenishment analyst. Additionally, a replenishment analyst with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average replenishment analyst salary

   $65,857yearly

   $31.66 hourly rate

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   Entry-level replenishment analyst salary

   $48,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

   Average replenishment analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$74,495	$36
   2	Arkansas	$73,767	$35
   3	California	$69,944	$34
   4	Virginia	$68,463	$33
   5	Texas	$68,327	$33
   6	Illinois	$66,555	$32
   7	Minnesota	$65,480	$31
   8	Pennsylvania	$63,392	$30
   9	Georgia	$63,354	$30
   10	Rhode Island	$62,513	$30
   11	Indiana	$61,811	$30
   12	Ohio	$61,504	$30
   13	Connecticut	$60,001	$29
   14	Wisconsin	$58,753	$28
   15	Missouri	$57,743	$28
   16	Florida	$51,840	$25

   Average replenishment analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Fanatics	$73,560	$35.37	4
   2	VF	$72,806	$35.00
   3	Wilton Brands	$71,913	$34.57
   4	Central Garden & Pet	$71,849	$34.54	1
   5	Dollar Tree	$70,875	$34.07
   6	Beiersdorf	$70,077	$33.69
   7	Ocean State Job Lot	$66,729	$32.08
   8	Rural King	$65,756	$31.61	7
   9	Niagara Bottling	$65,437	$31.46
   10	Paradies Lagardère	$65,203	$31.35	3
   11	Dealer Tire	$64,955	$31.23
   12	DXL	$64,509	$31.01
   13	Unilever	$64,467	$30.99	2
   14	Interamerican Motor Corp	$64,242	$30.89
   15	Harry's Seafood	$64,209	$30.87
   16	O'Reilly Auto Parts	$64,184	$30.86	1
   17	REVOLVE	$62,637	$30.11	1
   18	Academy Sports + Outdoors	$62,590	$30.09
   19	Kwik Trip	$60,158	$28.92
   20	Foot Locker	$58,088	$27.93

4. Writing a replenishment analyst job description

   A replenishment analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a replenishment analyst job description:

   Replenishment analyst job description example

   The Opportunity
   
   As the world's leading video and ecommerce retailer, QVC has a history of growth and success that goes unmatched! We're looking for a analytical Replenishment Analyst to manage the reorder process by reviewing item level Buy Anytime, Auto delivery, and Waitlist activity along with the forecasted on-air sales to determine accurate size and color selling percentages before determining final purchase quantities and placing reorder. The analyst will work closely with Planning to determine appropriate size of reorders, Merchandising for new color selections and vendors to maintain reorder costs and delivery dates.
   
   Your Impact
   
   * Manages all aspects of inventory acquisition for assigned business areas. Optimizes inventory position and timeliness of shipments by actively managing all known demands for products.
   * Determines appropriate units needed, by color and size, to support on-air, buy anytime, auto delivery and waitlist sales using historical analysis to anticipate customer ordering activity and places order accordingly.
   * Manages and is responsible for the reorder purchase order process and places reorders using established vendor lead times whenever possible. Negotiates item cost and delivery timeframes with vendor prior to placing orders.
   * Performs analysis of inventory position and makes recommendations of purchase order adjustments to maintain proper inventory levels to support long and short term sales initiatives.
   * Responsible for all aspects of the replenishment process for assigned business categories. Monitors process workflow and task completion deadlines of all users of responsible areas to ensure timelines are met. Manages the core item replenishment process by analyzing all identified items on a monthly basis to ensure appropriate amount of inventory is in place to meet demands.
   * Works closely with Planning and Merchandising to maintain a deep understanding of the business and stay connected to the short and long term strategies of assigned categories.
   * Develop and build strong, effective relationships with business partners and establish replenishment process credibility.
   * Expected to effectively balance business, vendor and customer needs and challenge any decisions or actions that jeopardize expectations.
   
   What You Bring
   
   * 1-3 year of work experience.
   * Excellent analytical skills required with the ability to draw relevant conclusions.
   * Ability to work and make complex decisions independently in a fast paced environment.
   * Understanding of Merchandising and/or Planning functions.
   * Ability to collaborate and build consensus between decision makers.
   * Demonstrated proficiency with Excel.
   * Ability to perform basic math calculations under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right replenishment analyst for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with replenishment analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit replenishment analysts who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your replenishment analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality replenishment analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as swipe files, exit five, marketinghire, american marketing association.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with replenishment analyst candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new replenishment analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect replenishment analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new replenishment analyst first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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