Logistics Inventory Planning Analyst

Bridgestone EMEA; Zaventem; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding and mentorship

Opportunities for growth and training

Corporate social responsibility events

Global, dynamic work environment

Work-life effectiveness support

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA) in Zaventem hybrid role seeks an Inventory Planning Advanced Analyst to define and manage target inventory and service levels, balancing inventory with network constraints and production strategy.

You will review inventory policies, optimize service levels, and collaborate across functions to reduce slow-moving stock and excess inventory, while maintaining cash discipline and SOX controls.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of inventory planning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Own Target Inventory and Service Level governance from policy definition through planning execution.
• Coordinate inputs and root-cause analysis and publish targets to OMP.
• Set tactical inventory targets and lead scenario modelling for planning decisions.
• Steer production decisions to balance service continuity and inventory risk.
• Maintain planning parameters and execute monthly target-setting cycles.
• Run the solver, perform quality checks and adjust outputs to the strategy.
• Manage inventory quality metrics and excess-risk mitigation with Finance.
• Own OESK scrap-at-plant process and exposure management.
• Perform monthly root-cause analyses and coordinate cross-functional actions to reduce exposure.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Provision and SMDS+2A analysis

Understanding of cash and service link

OESK, DOT and SMDS risk management

Advanced Excel

Power BI reporting

Inventory management for multi-echelon

Education

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

OMP

DRP

Job description

About Us

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Position Snapshot

JobReq ID: 55680
Type of work: Hybrid
Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time: Full time
Salary Range:
Location:
Zaventem, BE

About Us

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

About The Role

Job Purpose

As Inventory Planning Advanced Analyst, you will define and manage Target Inventory and Service Levels, balancing inventory requirements with network constraints, production strategy, deployment priorities, seasonal build‑ups and exits, and the trade-off between service, cash and excess inventory risk.

You will proactively manage inventory quality, including aging and slow‑moving stock, and continuously review inventory policies and planning parameters to keep them aligned with business strategy.

Through fact‑based targets, scenario modelling and cross‑functional collaboration, you will help anticipate demand‑supply imbalances, optimise the balance between Service Level and cost, and reduce Slow Moving Dead Stock (SMDS) and OESK exposure.

Responsibilities

• Own Target Inventory and Service Level governance, from policy definition through planning execution and publication in the relevant systems.
• Coordinate inputs and root‑cause analysis, align Service Level changes with DRP, OPP and Sales, perform quality checks, publish targets to OMP and monitor deviations against the initial reference.
• Set tactical inventory targets and lead scenario modelling to support planning decisions, incorporating production strategy, tactical insights, Pareto, MFlex, frequencies, MOQ assumptions and demand‑supply balances.
• Steer production decisions in response to demand‑supply imbalances, translating gaps into build‑up and exit actions while balancing service continuity, shortage risk, leftover stock and cash impact.
• Maintain core assumptions and planning parameters and execute the monthly target‑setting cycle, validating inputs including lineup, phase‑in and phase‑out, latest forecast, historical demand and Service Level assumptions.
• Run the solver, perform quality checks and make targeted adjustments to ensure final outputs are aligned with the agreed strategy.
• Own inventory quality metrics, provision analysis and excess‑risk mitigation, including SMDS+2A exposure and deep dives into SMDS and over‑max inventory in collaboration with the Network Planner.
• Quantify provision impact with Finance and coordinate upstream and downstream actions to reduce current and future excess inventory.
• Own the OESK scrap‑at‑plant process and associated exposure management, including consolidation of the full‑year OESK projection based on actuals and forward views.
• Perform monthly root‑cause analysis, manage OESK budget consumption and coordinate cross‑functional actions to reduce exposure.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification:

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field, such as Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Supply Chain.

Experience (years):

• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain.

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of provision and SMDS+2A analysis.
• Understanding of the financial linkage between cash and service.
• Knowledge of OESK, DOT and SMDS risk management.
• Proficiency in SAP, OMP and DRP.
• Advanced Excel (and Power BI) reporting skills.
• Knowledge of key operational procedures, including 2A management, provision policy and OESK policy.
• Knowledge of inventory management tools applied to a multi‑echelon network.

Languages Skills:

• English is required.
• Any additional European language is considered a plus.

Soft/Behavioral Skills:

• Strong ability to learn and adapt in a changing environment.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Performance‑driven mindset.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Quality‑driven mindset.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

What We Offer

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive payment; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long‑term well‑being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.