Balance demand and supply to ensure optimal inventory levels and efficient utilization of resources across business units.
Analyze historical sales data, market trends, seasonality, and promotional activities to develop accurate demand forecasts.
Develop and manage inventory replenishment plans considering forecast data, supplier lead times, safety stock, and service level targets.
Utilize ERP systems (D365F&O) and planning tools to generate, track, and manage purchase orders and inventory levels.
Monitor and analyze inventory across business units and product lines, identifying risks of stock shortages or overstock situations.
Identify slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory, and collaborate with commercial teams to drive mitigation actions (e.g., promotions, reallocation, phase-out).
Work closely with procurement, commercial, and regional supply chain teams to align supply plans with demand and business strategy.
Lead and coordinate the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, including cross-functional and regional alignment.
Analyze inventory dashboards and key KPIs such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, days of inventory on hand (DOH), and service level (OTIF).
Provide regular reports and actionable insights to management to support data-driven decision-making.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices in planning processes in line with Azelis standards.
