Track and analyze inventory levels, turnover rates, and stockout incidents across product categories to optimize stock positions and improve inventory efficiency
Report Objective
Monitor weekly inventory metrics across all product categories to ensure optimal stock levels, minimize stockouts, and identify opportunities for inventory reduction while maintaining service levels. Track key performance indicators including inventory value, turnover rates, and days of supply to support tactical inventory management decisions.
Inventory Value and Distribution
Analysis of total inventory value trends and category-level breakdown
Questions to Consider:
How is total inventory value trending week-over-week?
Which categories represent the largest portion of inventory value?
Are there opportunities to optimize inventory allocation across categories?
How do current inventory levels compare to seasonal plans?
What is the week-over-week change in total inventory value?
Are there any seasonal patterns in inventory levels?
How does current inventory compare to target levels?
Which categories are carrying excess inventory?
How do inventory levels align with sales velocity by category?
Are there opportunities to rebalance inventory across categories?
Operational Efficiency Metrics
Review of inventory turnover and stockout rates
Questions to Consider:
Are stockout rates within acceptable ranges?
How is inventory turnover trending by category?
Which categories need immediate attention?
Are there systematic issues affecting specific categories?
What is the trend in stockout rates across categories?
How has inventory turnover changed over time?
Are we maintaining appropriate safety stock levels?
Which categories are at risk of aging inventory?
How do days of supply compare to category targets?
What actions are needed to optimize inventory levels?
Areas for Additional Focus
Review slow-moving inventory items for potential markdown or reallocation
Analyze sales forecasts against current inventory positions
Evaluate supplier lead times and order frequency optimization
Assess safety stock levels by category
Review stock allocation across store locations
Analyze seasonal inventory requirements
Evaluate cross-merchandising opportunities
Review inventory aging reports for at-risk categories