ValueOne is seeking a Global Inventory Planner for a client within the manufacturing industry in the Gävle region. This is a consulting assignment with a start as soon as possible. In this role, you will be responsible for inventory planning and replenishment across a global warehouse network, ensuring high product availability while optimizing inventory levels and working capital. The position offers a dynamic international environment and the opportunity to contribute to a complex global supply chain.
ValueOne specialises in supply chain management, procurement and logistics. We offer our clients services in three business areas: interim procurement and logistics consultants, recruitment of procurement and logistics professionals, and Management Consulting, where ValueOne develops clients’ procurement, logistics and supply chain capabilities in strategy, models, methods, processes, organisation and competence.
About the role
The Global Inventory Planner is responsible for replenishment and inventory planning across the company’s global warehouse network. The role has a strong analytical focus, ensuring product availability while balancing inventory levels, working capital and long supply lead times. Remote work is possible 1-2 days per week.
Main tasks:
- Plan and manage stock replenishment and transfers from manufacturing sites and global hubs to regional warehouses worldwide.
- Analyse inventory levels, demand and supply requirements to support replenishment decisions.
- Balance product availability with inventory levels and working capital.
- Account for long and variable lead times, particularly for intercontinental sea freight.
- Identify shortages, excess stock and inventory risks.
- Collaborate with manufacturing sites and regional planning teams to coordinate replenishment across the global network.
Experience
Candidates should have several years of experience in inventory and replenishment planning for finished products, preferably in an international environment, and a university degree in economics, industrial engineering and management, logistics or a related field. A good understanding of global supply chain flows and long lead times, strong Excel skills, practical Power BI experience and a good command of English are required, while Swedish and experience with SAP S/4HANA and Voyager APS are advantageous.
The ideal candidate is analytical and interested in understanding how data influences business performance, with a collaborative approach to working with manufacturing sites and regional planning teams.
Application
Apply through ValueOne’s website https://www.valueone.se/ as soon as possible; applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. For questions about the assignment, please contact ValueOne through the website.
Our offer
ValueOne offers a wide range of assignments at all levels within Supply Chain Management. As a ValueOne consultant, each professional joins a team of leading procurement and logistics consultants and is offered:
- A market-aligned salary with the opportunity to influence their own remuneration.
- An occupational pension.
- Sickness and healthcare insurance.
- A wellness allowance.
- Personal coaching and career guidance.
- Networking opportunities with colleagues and Supply Chain professionals through regular events and lectures.
- Professional development through world-leading Supply Chain training, supported by ValueOne’s partnership with CIPS https://www.cips.org.
