Inventory Planner - Purchasing
Core
Forecasting and replenishment of a large range of SKUs across multiple supplier accounts to maintain stock availability and optimize inventory within a national and regional distribution network.
Role type
Inventory Planner (Purchasing)
Builds
Stock availability and optimized inventory levels for automotive parts distribution
Domain
Automotive aftermarket distribution and logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Numerical and analytical skills, Demand planning, Microsoft Excel, Supplier performance monitoring, Inventory lifecycle management, Stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Experience in demand planning or similar analytical background
Technologies
Slimstock, Kerridge/MAM ERP
Responsibilities
Forecasting and replenishment of SKUs, Analyzing demand fluctuations and seasonal trends, Maximizing customer availability while optimizing inventory, Performing analysis to manage targets and assess inventory projects, Monitoring supplier performance and driving improvements, Collaborating with DC Operations to resolve delivery and capacity issues, Tracking PO lifecycle from placement to delivery, Ensuring PO due dates are up to date
Seniority
Individual Contributor