SAP Inventory Analyst

stow Group; Ovar; Presencial; EUR 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

stow in Ovar, Portugal, is seeking an Inventory Analyst to ensure accurate stock movements across plants using SAP ERP and to improve stock accuracy, planning and purchasing decisions.

You will analyze stock, support demand planning, generate KPI dashboards, automate routine tasks, and collaborate with warehouse, logistics, production and quality teams. Fluency in English and a data-driven mindset are required; a degree in a related field and 2+ years of inventory experience are preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics or related field.
• 2+ years in inventory/warehouse/logistics with cycle counting, valuation (FIFO/WAvg) and ABC analysis; data analytics driven.
• Strong SAP MM/WM and MS Excel skills. Power BI/Power Automate and Python/VBA/C# are a plus.
• Analytical, structured and detail-oriented; able to work under time pressure.
• Clear communicator with multiple stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; written and verbal.
• Curious and proactive: question manual work, learn new tools.

Responsabilidades

• Follow stock across all plants, process transfers and corrections.
• Analyze stock per plant for obsolescence and exceptions; decide on reallocate/move/scrap.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete and excess stock and recommend actions.
• Build and maintain inventory KPI reports and dashboards for management: stock levels, turnover, days of inventory, stock accuracy, ageing.
• Support demand planning by reviewing usage patterns, lead times and safety stock levels.
• Assist Finance with month-end reconciliations and GRNI; coordinate with teams across warehouse, production, purchasing, quality and logistics.
• Identify repetitive manual tasks and automate them with SAP reports, Excel macros, scripts or workflow tools.
• Set up automatic alerts for exceptions such as negative stock, unposted receipts and unusual adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements and company policies.
• Support audits by providing documentation and explaining inventory processes.
• Propose and help implement automation and system improvements.

Conocimientos

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritisation

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics or related field

Herramientas

SAP MM/WM

MS Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

Python

VBA

C#

Descripción del empleo

stowis one of the leading suppliers of storage solutions. Our core activity is the development, manufacturing and installation of top-quality racking systems for the storage of palletized or small goods and longer items, as well as mezzanine structures.

Job Description

Based in Ovar, Portugal, you will ensure material movements across several plants are processed correctly and on time in the SAP ERP system, and you use that data to improve stock accuracy, reduce losses and support better planning and purchasing decisions, liaising with Warehouse, Logistics, Production, Purchasing and Quality teams.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Follow up stock across all plants, process transfers and corrections, and resolve differences between physical and system stock
• Analyze stock per plant for obsolescence and exceptions, and agree whether to reallocate, move or scrap
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete and excess stock and recommend actions
• Build and maintain regular inventory KPI reports and dashboards for management: stock levels, inventory turnover, days of inventory, stock accuracy, and ageing
• Support demand planning by reviewing usage patterns, lead times and safety stock levels
• Support Finance with month-end reconciliations and GRNI, and coordinate with warehouse, production, purchasing, quality and logistics teams
• Identify repetitive manual tasks and automate them with SAP ERP reports, Excel macros, scripts or workflow tools
• Set up automatic alerts for exceptions such as negative stock, unposted receipts and unusual adjustments
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements and company policies
• Support audits by providing documentation and explaining inventory processes.
• Propose and help implement automation and system improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics or related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in inventory, warehouse or logistics, performing cycle counting, inventory valuation methods (FIFO, weighted average) and ABC analysis, with a solid data analytics component
• Strong SAP MM/WM and MS Excel skills. Automation and reporting tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, Python / VBA / C#, etc., are a plus
• Analytical, structured and problem-solving mindset, with high attention to detail and able to prioritise and work accurately under time pressure
• Clear communicator who works well with multiple stakeholders
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Curious and proactive: questions manual work, enjoys learning new tools and proposes better ways of working

Additional Information

Key Performance Indicators

• Inventory record accuracy (system vs. physical)
• Timeliness of goods movement postings
• Cycle count completion rate and variance value
• Inventory turnover and slow-moving stock levelsTimely and accurate month-end close support
• Manual tasks automated and hours saved
• KPI dashboard live with automatic data refresh