Senior Inventory Strategy & Optimization Lead

bluecrux; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary including bonuses

Electric company car

Flexible working environment

Résumé du poste

A leading consulting firm in Belgium is seeking a Senior Inventory Strategy & Optimization Lead to tackle complex inventory challenges for international clients. The role involves leading projects, translating strategic inventory questions into actionable insights, and contributing to an evolving inventory offering. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in solving inventory challenges. The position offers opportunities for growth in a hybrid work environment with competitive compensation including benefits.

Qualifications

• Proactive and motivated to build and grow a new inventory strategy and optimization offering.
• Comfortable taking ownership in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and analytical tools.

Responsabilités

• Lead and deliver inventory strategy and optimization projects.
• Contribute to strategic discussions with senior stakeholders.
• Translate strategic inventory questions into actionable recommendations.

Connaissances

Experience solving complex inventory challenges

Strong stakeholder management

Proficient in Python

Analytical thinking

Formation

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Supply Chain

Outils

Advanced analytics solutions (Axon)

Optimization models

Description du poste

Jobs Senior Inventory Strategy & Optimization Lead

Senior Inventory Strategy & Optimization Lead

• Experience: Management
• Contract: Permanent contract
• Location: Aalst or Mechelen, Belgium

About the role

As a Senior Inventory Strategy & Optimization Lead at Bluecrux, you will work on complex inventory strategy and optimization challenges for large, international clients. In addition to delivering projects, you will play an important role in the further development of our inventory strategy & optimization offering, which is a growing and evolving domain within Bluecrux.

You will combine strategic thinking with analytical depth and contribute to high-impact inventory projects with senior and C-level exposure. The role also offers the opportunity to actively help shape and build an offering, rather than stepping into a fully predefined framework.

Your responsibilities:

• You lead and deliver inventory strategy and optimization projects in complex supply chain environments.
• You work on projects involving senior and C-level stakeholders, contributing to strategic discussions and supporting key inventory decisions.
• You translate strategic inventory questions into data-driven insights, concrete recommendations, and actionable roadmaps.
• You contribute to the development and shaping of the inventory offering, including methodologies, value propositions, and go-to-market approach.
• You collaborate closely with consultants, analytics experts, and technology teams to deliver sustainable impact for clients.
• You support business development activities such as proposals, client discussions, and thought leadership.
• You will work closely with Axon, Bluecrux’s in-house SaaS solution for advanced inventory analytics and optimization. Axon enables you to combine strategic problem-solving with strong analytical capabilities, allowing you to design inventory strategies that are both ambitious and executable.

About you

Proactive and motivated to build and grow a new inventory strategy & optimization offering

Comfortable taking ownership in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment

Strong interest in inventory optimization and advanced supply chain topics

Proven experience solving complex inventory and optimization challenges

Background in a strategy or management consulting environment, or similar advisory role

Strong stakeholder management skills, with senior and C-level exposure

Ability to translate strategic thinking into tactical and operational solutions

Solid understanding of algorithms, optimization models, and analytical tools

Affinity with Python and data-driven problem-solving (hands-on coding is a plus)

Interest in working with advanced analytics solutions such as Axon (experience not required)

You hold a Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field

You feel connected with and are ready to represent our company values: dig deep, own it, come together, move fast and be kind!

You show a willingness to travel globally and to work in a hybrid working model

You have a valid driver’s license or will obtain this in the next 6 months

You join a team of global specialists, surrounded by the best in industry dynamic team members who got your back

The opportunity to build and shape a new inventory strategy & optimization offering, with real ownership and influence

Exposure to high-impact inventory projects for large, international clients, with senior and C-level visibility

A role that combines strategy, analytics, and execution, allowing you to see ideas translate into real results

The chance to work with Axon, Bluecrux’s in-house advanced analytics solution, and help shape how it is used with clients

A fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment where initiative and impact are valued

Strong opportunities for personal growth and development as the offering and your role evolve

Get the trust, autonomy and support to grow professionally and personally

Thrive in an environment where initiative, ownership and ambition are encouraged

Enjoy a flexible & hybrid work environment, combining remote work, office presence and onsite client visits.

Enjoy benefits such as a competitive salary including a bonus and an electric company car with convenient charging options.

About us

At Bluecrux, we transform supply chains into smart, efficient value chains through a blend of expert consulting and cutting-edge technology. We collaborate with industry leaders like Johnson & Johnson, GSK, Bridgestone, AkzoNobel, Beiersdorf, Oatly, and many others. With a global presence in Europe, the US, and APAC, we’re committed to shaping the future of value chains.

Within the Planning Business Unit, we have built expertise across Life Sciences/Pharma, CPG & CH, and Chemicals & Industries. In addition to our broader planning transformation work, we are expanding our inventory-focused capabilities, supporting global leaders such as Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, BASF, and Bridgestone in strengthening their end-to-end inventory performance.

During these transformations, our experts support customers throughout the journey — defining a vision, designing the future operating model, enabling new ways of working, configuring advanced planning systems (APS), strengthening data foundations, accelerating S&OP maturity, and guiding clients across the full planning landscape. We work with our clients, not for them — ensuring changes are sustainable and deliver lasting impact.