Global Inventory Planner — Hybrid, Optimize Stock

Altro Limited; Letchworth; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 25 days pro rata

Defined contribution pension

Life assurance

Sick pay and Health service

Eye tests

Volunteer day

Free car parking

Learning and Development

Company Christmas party

Job summary

Altro Limited is seeking an Inventory Planner to join our global procurement and supply chain team. You will own finished goods deployment across our Floors and Walls businesses, balancing stock availability with working capital across international operations.

You will collaborate with commercial teams, planners, distribution teams, and global stakeholders to optimise inventory levels and drive improvements in stock turn while maintaining service levels.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in stock management, inventory planning, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong experience using ERP/business systems such as JD Edwards (or equivalent).
• Excellent data analysis skills with the ability to interpret complex information and make informed decisions.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Set stock targets, safety stock levels, and lead times across global locations.
• Define and manage stock categorisation strategies (ABC analysis).
• Collaborate with planning teams to optimise production runs.
• Manage inter-company stock transfers and global inventory deployment.
• Work with demand planners to identify trends and forecast changes.

Skills

Stock management

Inventory planning

Supply chain

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Altro Limited is seeking an Inventory Planner to join our global procurement and supply chain team. You will own finished goods deployment across our Floors and Walls businesses, balancing stock availability with working capital across international operations.

You will collaborate with commercial teams, planners, distribution teams, and global stakeholders to optimise inventory levels and drive improvements in stock turn while maintaining service levels.