Inventory Planner

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Inventory Planner at Sandvik. The position is primarily responsible for parts inventory, encompassing inventory management, support for strategic stock processes, operational performance reporting, and the return process. **What you will do** * Improve customer experience and availability by driving fill rates through missed hits and demand planning analysis of parts standard assortment & strategic stock in the stockrooms of responsibility to meet a balance stock percentage of Invoicing and relevant KPIs such as Inventory Value, Inventory Days, OSMI percentage. * Responsible for stock, goods in transit, production stock, and obsolescence reserve in the stockrooms of responsibility. * Responsible to analyze and maintain inventory parameter settings for standard assortment in the stockrooms of responsibility. * Responsible for the strategic stock in the stockrooms of responsibility. * Ensures coordination with relevant stakeholders regarding any improvement activities related to inventory control. * Responsible for analysis and to drive stock optimization initiatives, such as the returns process on a regular basis. * Participate and support regional/global initiatives or projects as needed. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / Equivalent Qualification * Diploma in Logistics will be advantageous * Advanced Computer literacy Excel * English proficiency * Strong knowledge of ERP systems and business management tools such as System 21, Aurora, Voyager, and standard software including Microsoft Office, Qlikview, Power BI. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role is someone with a strong background in inventory management, capable of analyzing demand, optimizing stock levels, and managing various aspects of parts inventory, including strategic stock and returns. They should possess advanced Excel skills, English proficiency, and strong knowledge of ERP systems and business intelligence tools. A Grade 12 qualification or equivalent is required, with a Diploma in Logistics being an advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/inventory-planner-sandvik Source: myjobmag

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