Inventory & Product Planning Specialist

Amplifon SPA; Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading hearing care solutions provider is seeking an Inventory & Product Planning Specialist in Paris. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in supply chain or inventory management, a degree in relevant fields, and fluency in both English and French. Responsibilities include managing inventory cycles, forecasting, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate must possess strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work in a complex environment. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain, preferably in inventory management or forecasting.
• Fluency in English and French is required.
• Experience in a cross-functional environment is essential.

Responsabilités

• Oversee inventory accuracy and reporting across markets.
• Manage monthly inventory cycles and financial provisions.
• Drive forecasting activities and support cost management initiatives.

Connaissances

Inventory management

Demand planning

Forecasting

Analytical capabilities

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving mindset

Formation

Degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management or Management Engineering

Outils

Excel

Power BI

Description du poste

Who we are

Amplifon is an Italian multinational company and the global leader in hearing care solutions and services for retail expertise, customization and consumer care. More than 20,300 professionals every day in a network of 10,000 points of sale across 25 countries give back the joy of hearing, feeling and living to thousands of people across the world.

In Amplifon we believe people are the most important component of our success. Thanks to our best‑in‑class Hearing Care Professionals and front and back‑office Teams, we are able to put the everyday taps, pops and splashes back into the lives of our customers. We believe that it’s only through strong investment in talent engagement, continuous professional development, support and recognition that our people can exceed every limit and build a fulfilling career.

What we are looking for

The Inventory & Product Planning Specialist is responsible for ensuring effective inventory governance and optimized inventory performance across France and Belgium. The role supports accurate forecasting, financial alignment, and cost efficiency while enabling strong service level performance. Acting as a central contributor across the end‑to‑end inventory lifecycle, the position plays a key role in driving data reliability, efficient processes, and informed decision‑making across Supply Chain, Product, Finance, Logistics, Retail Operations, and Corporate functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees inventory accuracy and reporting, ensuring full alignment with financial processes and corporate standards.
• Manages monthly inventory cycles, system data consistency, and inventory‑related financial provisions.
• Drives forecasting activities and contributes to cost management initiatives, including savings identification and performance consolidation.

Obsolescence & Lifecycle Management

• Ensures effective management of product obsolescence, from monitoring stock aging and provisions to forecasting future risks and coordinating actions with Finance, Product, and Corporate.
• Supports product lifecycle transitions through accurate planning and data management.
• Leads demand planning activities in collaboration with Marketing, Product teams, and Corporate stakeholders.
• Ensures precise inputs in forecasting tools, manages submission processes, and monitors performance versus expectations.
• Supports product transitions, catalogue oversight, and master data alignment.

Service Level & Performance Monitoring

• Monitors key supply chain performance indicators, including service levels and inventory turnover.
• Conducts analyses to identify gaps, support corrective actions, and ensure operational reliability across the markets.

Retail Inventory & Process Optimization

• Supervises target stock definition and updates for retail locations.
• Enhances in‑store inventory processes through continuous improvement projects, pilots, training support, and collaboration with local teams.
• Oversees communication and implementation of operational changes.

Cross‑Functional & IT Coordination

• Acts as a key liaison between multiple stakeholders to ensure consistent data, aligned priorities, and integrated planning.
• Translates business needs into clear requirements for IT developments and participates in system enhancements and corporate initiatives.

What are we expecting from you

Must have

• 3-5 years of experience working in Supply Chain, preferably in inventory management, demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics
• Degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management, or Management Engineering
• Fluency in English and French
• Strong analytical capabilities, with proven experience in forecasting, inventory analysis, target stock definition and performance monitoring
• Very good command of Excel and experience working with data models and structured datasets and analytical models to support business decisions
• Experience working in a cross‑functional environment, interacting with key stakeholders such as Marketing, Sales, Corporate functions, Finance, Retail Operations and IT
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a complex, matrix and international environment
• Proactive and problem‑solving mindset, able to quickly understand business issues, assess root causes and propose actionable solutions
• Strong team player, with the ability to influence stakeholders and contribute to alignment across functions and countries

Nice to have

• Exposure to demand planning and forecasting cycles, including analysis of forecast vs. actuals and collaboration with Marketing and Sales on volume projections
• Experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI) and familiarity with analytical dashboards and performance monitoring frameworks
• Basic knowledge of SQL and/or experience with analytical languages such as Python or R for data analysis
• Experience in international or multi‑country environments, with regular interaction between local operations and Corporate teams