INVENTORY PLANNER

Key Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Inventory planning and replenishment
• Demand forecasting
• Inventory analysis and reporting
• Safety stock and reorder point management
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, etc.)
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain, procurement, or logistics
• Experience handling multiple SKUs
• Background in forecasting and replenishment planning
• FMCG, food manufacturing, retail, or distribution experience is an advantage

Competencies

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication and coordination abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proactive in identifying inventory risks and opportunities

Performance Expectations

A competent Inventory Planner should be able to:

• Maintain target inventory levels
• Minimize stockouts
• Reduce excess and slow-moving inventory
• Improve inventory turnover
• Deliver accurate forecasts
• Support business growth while controlling inventory costs