Inventory Planner

Inventory Planner This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

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Job Summary The Inventory Planner – Expert is responsible for driving inventory optimization across a complex global supply chain, balancing inventory investment, supply availability, revenue commitments, and working capital objectives. The role leverages advanced analytics, multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO), scenario modeling, and digital planning capabilities to develop inventory strategies that improve inventory health, mitigate supply risks, and optimize inventory investments.

Inventory Planning & Optimization Develop and execute inventory plans across finished goods, components, raw materials, and strategic inventory buffers. Own inventory target recommendations, safety stock policies, and buffer optimization using MEIO and advanced planning methodologies. Evaluate inventory positioning across suppliers, manufacturing locations, regional hubs, and distribution centers. Analyze demand variability, supply constraints, lead times, service-level requirements, and replenishment strategies. Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory while maintaining supply continuity and customer commitments. Inventory Health & Financial Management Monitor inventory performance, including inventory turns, days of inventory, excess and obsolete (E&O), aging, and inventory coverage. Develop inventory projections and identify risks to quarterly and annual inventory targets. Partner with Finance, Supply Planning, Procurement, and Manufacturing to develop inventory reduction and working capital improvement opportunities. Conduct root-cause analysis of inventory variances and develop corrective action plans. Support inventory exposure assessments, liability reviews, and mitigation strategies. Advanced Analytics & Planner of the Future Leverage AI/ML, predictive analytics, automation, and scenario modeling to improve inventory planning decisions. Develop analytical models to evaluate inventory trade-offs, supply risks, and financial implications. Support digital transformation initiatives, including MEIO, MRP Digital Twin, and inventory health dashboards. Identify opportunities to automate manual inventory reporting, analysis, and decision-making. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Fulfillment, and Finance to align inventory strategies with business objectives. Lead complex inventory improvement initiatives across multiple product portfolios and manufacturing partners. Provide data-driven recommendations to business leaders on inventory investments, supply continuity, and financial trade-offs. Mentor junior planners and contribute to process standardization and continuous improvement.

Typically 6–10 years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain planning, materials management, operations, or related functions. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred. Experience with global manufacturing, complex supply networks, and inventory optimization.