Associate Inventory Planner EMEA

Vans; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 41 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site gym

VF brand discount card (50%)

Inclusive international environment

Iconic lifestyle brand experience

Relocation not eligible

Résumé du poste

Packs EMEA based in Antwerp, Belgium, is seeking an Inventory Planner to manage inventory for Eastpak products across the EMEA region. You will balance supply and demand, analyze buy proposals and KPIs, and maintain strong communication with sales, logistics and Asia sourcing to ensure stock availability while controlling inventory levels.

You will work closely with the Snr. Demand & Inventory Manager to define and refine seasonal inventory strategies, review monthly buy proposals and monitor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commercial Sciences, Transport, Logistics or another relevant field linked to Planning or Supply Chain Management.
• 1-5 years working experience in Operations, Supply Chain or Planning.
• You like working with numbers and have an analytical mind.
• You are accurate and have a sharp eye for details.
• You enjoy working with others, listening to and understanding their point of view and identify solutions together.
• You are an experienced user of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP, Power BI is an asset.
• Fluent in English, spoken as well as written.

Responsabilités

• Define the inventory strategy before the season starts and refine it each buy moment based on market conditions.
• Review and confirm the monthly buy proposal, monitoring key inventory KPIs.
• Collaborate with global supply planning and regional teams to align on supply and minimums.
• Participate in weekly/monthly calls with Asia sourcing for issues and process improvements.
• Manage monthly supply prioritization to align inventory with targets without disrupting orders.
• Monitor stock coverage on high runner products and adjust strategy to maintain stock.
• Build, automate and analyze reports for on-time order coverage and inventory levels.
• Take corrective actions where needed.
• Act as contact for PACKS planning org and support team members.

Connaissances

Excel

Analytical mind

Attention to detail

Team player

English fluency

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commercial Sciences, Transport, Logistics or another relevant field linked to Planning or Supply Chain Management

Outils

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Description du poste

Packs EMEA (Eastpak, Kipling & JanSport) is looking for an exceptional Inventory Planner to join our EMEA Operational Planning team based in Antwerp, Belgium. Let’s talk about the role! As Inventory Planner you will join the Planning & Go To Market department. In this role you will take full responsibility of the inventory management of Eastpak products for EMEA keeping both the short- and long-term plan in mind. Balance supply to demand in such a way that maximizes product availability while keeping inventory levels under control. Analyse buy proposals and inventory KPIs to avoid stock disruptions and overstock, monitor and report on supply and inventory performance. Maintain close contacts with sales, customer service, VF Asia Sourcing, logistics and distribution teams to ensure open communication and proper information flow. You will be reporting to the Snr. Demand & Inventory Manager.

You will make a difference

• Together with the Snr. Demand & Inventory manager you define the inventory strategy before the season starts considering market demand needs and inventory targets and you refine the strategy each buy moment based on current market conditions.
• Review, update and confirm the monthly buy proposal while considering all our key inventory KPIs (e.g. on-time performance, excess inventory, surcharges, inventory targets).
• Work closely with the global supply planning organization in Singapore and your counterparts for the Eastpak brand in the other regions to collaborate on the monthly buy definition, aligning on hitting global minimums, pulling/pushing supply needs, mitigate capacity challenges and supply issues.
• Participate in weekly/monthly calls with the sourcing organization in Asia on outstanding issues and process improvements opportunities.
• Manage monthly supply prioritization to ensure inventory at DC is in line with inventory targets without disrupting order delivery to customer.
• Monitor stock coverage on our high runner products and adjust our inventory strategy accordingly to ensure we are always in stock.
• Build, automate and analyse reports on a daily, bi-weekly and seasonal basis for on-time order coverage, supply arrival at DC and detailed inventory levels of product categories.
• Take corrective actions where needed.
• Act as point of contact for the PACKS planning org alongside your manager in global project implementations.
• Support and act as back-up for other members of the planning team.

Skills for Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commercial Sciences, Transport, Logistics or another relevant field linked to Planning or Supply Chain Management.
• 1-5 years working experience in Operations, Supply Chain or Planning.
• You like working with numbers and have an analytical mind.
• You are accurate and have a sharp eye for details.
• You enjoy working with others, listening to and understanding their point of view and identify solutions together.
• You are an experienced user of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP, Power BI is an asset.
• Fluent in English, spoken as well as written.

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
• This post is not eligible for relocation support

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Hiring Range: €40,646.40 EUR - €50,808.00 EUR annually

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