Inventory & Product Planning Specialist

Amplifon; Paris; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Training opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Amplifon is seeking an Inventory & Product Planning Specialist to ensure inventory governance and optimized performance across France and Belgium. You will drive forecasting accuracy, data reliability, and cost efficiency while coordinating with Supply Chain, Product, Finance, and Retail operations.

In this role, you will lead cross-functional forecasting, monitor service levels, and support product lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and IT systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Supply Chain, inventory management, demand planning, forecasting, or analytics.
• Degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management, or Management Engineering.
• Fluency in English and French.
• Strong analytical capabilities with forecasting, inventory analysis, target stock definition and performance monitoring.
• Very good command of Excel and data models for decision support.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Finance, IT, and Retail Operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, international environment.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with ability to drive solutions.
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder influence across functions and countries.

Responsibilities

• Oversees inventory accuracy and reporting, aligning with financial processes and standards.
• Manages monthly inventory cycles, data consistency, and inventory provisions.
• Drives forecasting activities and supports cost management initiatives.
• Manages product obsolescence and lifecycle forecasting with Finance and Product teams.
• Leads demand planning with Marketing, Product, and Corporate stakeholders.
• Ensures accurate forecasting inputs and monitors performance vs. expectations.
• Supports product transitions, catalogue oversight, and master data alignment.
• Monitors service levels and inventory turnover to drive improvements.
• Defines target stock for retail locations and optimizes in-store processes.
• Collaborates with IT to define data requirements and system enhancements.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Data analytics

Excel

Bilingual English/French

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization & time management

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management, or Management Engineering

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python or R

Job description

Who we are

Amplifonis 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 accountabilities

Inventory & Financial Governance

• 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.

Forecasting & Product Collaboration

• 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 you’ll need

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

What We Offer

• A performance‑enhancing and dynamic culture in which personal contribution is most important
• A working atmosphere that allows you to shape our growing company and to take over responsibility from day one
• Collaboration in a dynamic and highly motivated team as well as close cooperation with our international colleagues
• Inspiring purpose and value driven organization
• An attractive compensation
• Individual career planning, customized training, a comprehensive onboarding program, a versatile e‑learning platform as well as interesting development opportunities