Inventory Planner: Forecast, Optimize & Collaborate

DSV; Ireland; Remote; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Cycle scheme

Employee counselling

Company pension

Job summary

DSV in Leixlip, Ireland, is seeking an Inventory Planner to balance forecast demand with on-hand and in-transit inventory. You will generate ERP and Excel reports, process purchase requisitions and work with customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure material availability.

The role emphasizes data analysis, attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively across functions. A strong ERP and Excel skillset supports proactive planning and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in supply chain, inventory, purchasing or planning.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.

Responsibilities

• Analyse replenishment and consumption data to identify inventory requirements and trends.
• Generate and review ERP and Excel-based reports to support planning decisions.
• Create and process purchase requisitions to maintain material availability.
• Manage inventory levels by balancing forecast demand against on-hand, on-order and in-transit inventory.
• Act as a key point of contact for customers regarding forecasts, inventory levels and obsolescence management.
• Collaborate with engineers, buyers, commodity managers, warehouse teams and suppliers to ensure effective material planning.
• Escalate material shortages and supply risks impacting operations.
• Coordinate cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure accuracy.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate material data, master records and BOM in ERP systems.
• Identify opportunities for inventory savings and cost reduction.
• Provide high level service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Analytical

Data-driven

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Inventory planning

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

DSV in Leixlip, Ireland, is seeking an Inventory Planner to balance forecast demand with on-hand and in-transit inventory. You will generate ERP and Excel reports, process purchase requisitions and work with customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure material availability.

The role emphasizes data analysis, attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively across functions. A strong ERP and Excel skillset supports proactive planning and continuous improvement.