Inventory Analytics Specialist

Your responsibilities

• Own and maintain inventory master data in SAP and planning systems, ensuring accuracy across global locations
• Set and optimize inventory entitlement targets using segmentation, lead-time analysis, and risk-based models
• Configure and support planning parameters (e.g., safety stock, reorder points) in tools like SAP, o9, or Blue Yonder
• Develop and automate dashboards to track KPIs such as inventory turns, cycle time, and aging
• Analyze root causes of inventory variances and slow-moving stock, and propose corrective actions
• Collaborate with IT, finance, and operations on system enhancements, data migrations, and forecasting inputs
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve supply chain performance and planning capabilities
• Act as the go-to expert for inventory data governance, planning tool usage, and best practices

Employer requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in inventory planning, logistics analytics, or PFEP (Plan for Every Part)
• Strong skills in Excel and SQL; experience with BI tools like Power BI or Tableau
• Proficient in SAP (MM/WM or S/4HANA); experience with planning tools (e.g., o9, Blue Yonder, SAP IBP) is a plus
• Solid understanding of inventory segmentation, safety stock modeling, and supply chain variability
• Experience in high-mix or medical device environments is a strong advantage
• Strong data storytelling and system thinking skills; able to influence without authority
• Bonus: Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or experience with carbon footprint tracking and returnable packaging