Inventory & Planning Analyst - 9 month contract

Michael Page Switzerland; Plan-les-Ouates; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Switzerland is seeking an Inventory & Planning Analyst to support inventory optimization and excess stock management across the EMEA region within an international business environment.

You will work closely with the Inventory Planning team and stakeholders to coordinate liquidation activities, monitor stock movements and provide regular reporting to improve productivity and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field.
• 1–3 years experience in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Planning or Operations, ideally international.
• Fluency in English and French; strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and good knowledge of PowerPoint; SAP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Inventory Planning team with 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 for inventory management and decision making.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, inventory productivity and operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business/Operations

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Inventory & Planning Analyst – 9 month contract

Our client is a leading international company operating in the premium consumer goods sector, with a strong global presence and an established business across the EMEA region. Known for its strong brand heritage and international footprint, the company offers a dynamic and collaborative working environment.

Description

We are looking for an Inventory & Planning Analyst to support inventory optimization and excess stock management across the EMEA region within an international business environment.

Working closely with the Inventory Planning team and various internal and external stakeholders, you will coordinate inventory liquidation activities, monitor stock movements and support operational execution. You will also provide regular reporting and analysis to help improve inventory productivity, operational efficiency and overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Business Analysis

• 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.

Inventory Management & Operational Coordination

• 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.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field.

• 1‑3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Planning or Operations, ideally within an international environment.

• 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.

• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and collaborative environment.

Job Offer

• The opportunity to join an international business environment.

• Exposure to regional inventory management and supply chain operations across EMEA.

• A cross‑functional role offering interaction with multiple teams and external stakeholders.

• The opportunity to contribute to operational improvements and business performance initiatives.