Inventory Planner

As an Inventory Planner you are responsible for planning of inventory of all trade inventory (spares, equipment, disposables) and represents the EMEA organisation to their production Organization and External providers.

You are acting as a backup for part of the supply chain analyst function (mainly the inventory and data management related tasks).

Client Details

Our client is a global leader in the medical sector and is looking for an Inventory Planner for their site in Zaventem.

Description

As an Inventory Planner you are responsible for planning of inventory of all trade inventory (spares, equipment, disposables) and represents the EMEA organisation to their production Organization and External providers.

You are acting as a backup for part of the supply chain analyst function (mainly the inventory and data management related tasks).

• Tasks:
  • Management of stock levels in all trade stock locations (using MRP, inventory report, inventory repositioning, working with Sales, Demand Planner, Commercial, Marketing etc. to avoid obsolescence and to manage spikes in demand etc.)
  • Manage and own the parameters in SAP that impact the MRP process
  • Handling & follow up of purchase orders
  • Execute and monitor processing of inbound flows: shipment notifications, inbound transactions, management of inbound discrepancies, link with accounting
  • Maximize product availability by consistent and predictable product flows
  • Monitor and make (documented and approved) stock transactions to ensure recording of stock matches with physical reality
  • Understand the Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning process of the company, and work with it to plan product range changes (new products, phase out of products) and supply/inventory of product
  • Provide information and support required by internal customers (open order information, product availability info, info required by accounting...)
  • Administer planning systems and databases in order to assure accurate data (e.g. IDOC follow up)
  • KPI reporting where required
  • Co-ordinate rework of stock (labelling, repack etc.) when needed with Warehouse.
  • Monitor inventory counting process in various locations and perform inventory control and reconciliation tasks
  • Be the back-up for Inventory Planners and other team members where required
  • Maintenance and execution of SOP's related to inventory planning, receipt, distribution and warehouse management

Profile

We are looking for an Inventory Planner that :

Education

• Graduate or university degree
• Preferably experience in inventory planning/management
• Good knowledge of SAP - at least the MM module and reporting/SAP query
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools (specially Excel)
• Excellent command of English

Experience

• Experience with Inventory Management/Planning/Forecasting
• Good experience/familiarity with logistics processes: warehousing, order fulfillment, freight, customs
• Good experience with reporting and analysis of Supply Chain Key Performance indicators

Job Offer

Our client offers an awesome work environment in a challenging position where only English is required.