Inventory Planning Assistant / Specialist

📦 Role DescriptionAs an Inventory Planning Assistant / Specialist, you will help maintain healthy inventory levels while supporting product availability and efficient use of working capital. You will work closely with demand planning, supply chain, procurement, operations, sales, and logistics teams to understand inventory needs and keep replenishment activities aligned with business priorities.Your responsibilities may include monitoring stock levels, reviewing inventory movements, supporting replenishment plans, and preparing regular inventory reports. You will help identify potential stockouts, excess inventory, slow-moving items, and unusual stock movements, then work with the relevant teams to understand the causes and support practical actions.The role requires a good balance of analytical thinking and attention to detail. You should be comfortable working with numbers and systems while also understanding that inventory decisions can affect customers, suppliers, and day-to-day operations. Being organized, proactive, and willing to investigate when something looks unusual will help you contribute effectively.📊 QualificationsUnderstanding of inventory planning, replenishment, supply chain, or related business processes.Comfortable working with stock levels, inventory movements, demand information, and basic planning metrics.Good analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.Ability to identify potential stock shortages, excess inventory, and slow-moving products.Familiarity with Excel or similar tools for data analysis, tracking, and reporting.Clear written and verbal communication skills.Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.Ability to work collaboratively with supply chain, procurement, sales, operations, and other teams.Practical mindset with an interest in improving inventory availability and efficiency.💡 Curious and willing to learn new planning systems, inventory methods, and business processes.🤝 Proactive and dependable, with a willingness to follow up on issues and communicate changes clearly.