SAP Inventory Analyst: Stock Optimizer & Automation

STOW Group; Ovar; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritisation

Education

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

Tools

SAP MM/WM

MS Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

Python

VBA

C#

Job description

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.