Inventory Specialist

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

Job Req Number: 130504

Time Type: Full Time

At DSV we're building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity — and we’re looking for new talent to join us.

At DSV, your work helps keep global supply chains moving. As an Inventory Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring critical materials are available when and where they are needed. By balancing inventory levels, forecasting demand, and working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you will help maintain operational excellence while delivering exceptional service.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with data, and collaborating across functions to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

Location

Leixlip

Hours

Mon-Thu 08.00-16.30 , Fri 08.00-15.30

As an Inventory Planner, you will be responsible for managing inventory planning activities that support operational and customer requirements while optimizing inventory investment.

You will:

• 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, reorder points, backorders, new part introductions and obsolescence management.
• Collaborate with engineers, buyers, commodity managers, warehouse teams and suppliers to ensure effective material planning.
• Escalate material shortages and supply risks that could impact operational performance.
• Coordinate cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate material data, master records and BOM information within ERP systems.
• Support material quality improvement initiatives and recommend process enhancements.
• Identify opportunities for inventory savings, cost reduction and operational efficiency improvements.
• Provide a high level of service to both internal and external customers.

What we're looking for

You are analytical, detail-oriented and comfortable working with data. You enjoy building relationships across teams and are able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a relevant supply chain, inventory, purchasing or planning function.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong stakeholder management skills.

Preferred experience

• Planning experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting semiconductor, technical manufacturing or high-tech operations.
• Knowledge of inventory control, purchasing, forecasting and materials management principles.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.
• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
• Employee counselling, for support with physical and mental wellbeing
• Company Pension, which, when a member of, also provides access to Life Cover and Critical Illness cover

Next Steps

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and background checks.

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

What moves you?

At DSV, we move more than goods. We move careers, ambitions and opportunities.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we are the global leader in transport and logistics, and it is our people who bring our services and solutions to life every day. From frontline operations to business functions, every role contributes to keeping supply chains flowing and societies running.

Here, you are trusted to take ownership, act on your ideas and make decisions that create real impact. It is a place where people, careers and ideas keep moving forward. We value transparency in how we communicate and collaborate, and we win together by supporting each other, challenging each other and delivering results as a team.

Start here. Go anywhere

This is our promise of movement. A promise that your work matters, your contribution counts, and your career can move as far as your ambition takes it.

If you are looking to make an impact, grow your career and be part of something bigger, DSV is the place to be.

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