EMEA Inventory & Planning Analyst — Optimize Stock

Michael Page; Plan-les-Ouates; On-site; CHF 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Exposure to regional inventory and SCM

Cross-functional role

Opportunities for process improvements

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Inventory & Planning Analyst to optimize inventory and manage excess stock across the EMEA region in a fast‑paced, international environment. You will collaborate with the Inventory Planning team and external partners to coordinate liquidation activities, monitor stock movements and deliver actionable reporting.

You will leverage strong analytical skills, advanced Excel and SAP experience, and fluency in English and French to drive improvements in inventory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and good knowledge of PowerPoint.
• Previous experience with SAP is required.
• Fluency in both English and French.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, reliable and detail-oriented, with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the Inventory Planning team with the analysis of forecasts, inventory levels and operational performance.
• Monitor weekly shipment execution against forecasts and business commitments.
• Prepare regular reports, data extracts and performance analyses to support inventory management and operational decision-making.
• Contribute to business reviews, presentations and ad hoc analytical projects.
• Support the identification and preparation of excess stock liquidation opportunities, including stock selection, pricing recommendations and offer preparation.
• Coordinate the end-to-end processing of sales and purchase orders related to liquidation activities, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
• Act as a key point of contact between external customers, logistics providers, Finance and internal stakeholders throughout the order lifecycle.
• Monitor order fulfillment, shipment execution and delivery performance, ensuring customer requirements and operational KPIs are met.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting of inventory sales and stock disposition activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, inventory productivity and operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting an Inventory & Planning Analyst to optimize inventory and manage excess stock across the EMEA region in a fast‑paced, international environment. You will collaborate with the Inventory Planning team and external partners to coordinate liquidation activities, monitor stock movements and deliver actionable reporting.

You will leverage strong analytical skills, advanced Excel and SAP experience, and fluency in English and French to drive improvements in inventory