PCV Global Inventory Analyst

FLSmidth; City Of Canning; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global network of colleagues

Work-life balance

Competitive benefits package

Vacation time and holidays

Job summary

FLSmidth is seeking a Global Inventory Analyst (APAC) to consolidate, analyze, and report demand and inventory data across regions. You will support the SIOP process, balance service levels with cost, and provide actionable insights to guide supply and finance decisions.

Collaborate with regional planners, supply chain, and finance groups in a global environment. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of forecasting or analytics experience, with strong Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in demand forecasting, inventory planning, or supply chain analytics.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and consolidate demand forecasts from regional and local markets.
• Analyze forecast accuracy, demand trends, and planning assumptions; identify risks and opportunities.
• Monitor global inventory levels, highlighting slow-moving, excess, and obsolete stock.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives to balance customer service and working capital targets.
• Prepare and distribute standard SIOP reports and dashboards for global and regional review meetings.
• Provide insights into demand variability, supply constraints, and inventory impacts.
• Conduct “what-if” analysis and scenario modeling to support supply chain and business decisions.
• Maintain data integrity in planning tools and ERP systems (Epicor, D365, Oracle, or similar).
• Partner with global and regional teams to ensure alignment across demand planning, supply planning, and finance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or related field

Tools

D365

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

The Global Inventory Analyst (APAC) will support the global Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process by consolidating, analyzing, and reporting demand and inventory data across multiple regions. This role ensures accurate forecasts, inventory visibility, and actionable insights that help balance service levels, cost, and working capital. The analyst will work closely with regional planners, supply chain, finance, and commercial teams to support alignment between demand and supply.

Your responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and consolidate demand forecasts from regional and local markets.
• Analyze forecast accuracy, demand trends, and planning assumptions; identify risks and opportunities.
• Monitor global inventory levels, highlighting slow-moving, excess, and obsolete stock.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives to balance customer service and working capital targets.
• Prepare and distribute standard SIOP reports and dashboards for global and regional review meetings.
• Provide insights into demand variability, supply constraints, and inventory impacts.
• Conduct “what-if” analysis and scenario modeling to support supply chain and business decisions.
• Maintain data integrity in planning tools and ERP systems (Epicor, D365, Oracle, or similar).
• Partner with global and regional teams to ensure alignment across demand planning, supply planning, and finance.
• Support continuous improvement of SIOP tools, templates, and processes.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in demand forecasting, inventory planning, or supply chain analytics.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with visualization tools (Power BI).
• Knowledge of ERP and planning systems (D365, Oracle, or Epicor).
• Strong communication skills in English and Spanish; able to interact in a global environment.
• Understanding of supply chain principles, forecasting techniques, and inventory optimization.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage large datasets and tight deadlines.

What we offer

• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
• Competitive benefit package and retirement preparation
• Time to recharge through vacation time and holidays

An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion.

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.

In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.

FLS is a leading, full flowsheet minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme.