Inventory Planning & Analysis Manager

Global Retail Recruitment; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Inventory Planning & Analysis Manager to optimize stock availability and enhance fulfillment operations across e-commerce channels. This pivotal role involves developing inventory strategies, monitoring stock allocation, and providing data-driven insights to improve efficiency. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong analytical skills and effective communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Join a dynamic team focused on minimizing stockouts and maximizing customer satisfaction through strategic inventory management.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for inventory decisions.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop inventory planning strategies to ensure stock availability.
• Monitor fulfillment rates and resolve inefficiencies in order flow.
• Collaborate with teams to align stock levels with demand trends.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Decision-Making

Collaboration

Process Optimization Mindset

Job description

The Inventory Planning & Analysis Manager will be responsible for ensuring optimal stock availability, efficient inventory allocation, and seamless fulfillment operations across e-commerce channels.
Reporting to the Head of ecommerce, this role will focus on balancing inventory between e-commerce warehouses, retail stores, and collect-in-store locations, while providing data-driven insights to enhance stock efficiency and fulfillment performance.

• 1 direct report: Ecommerce Operation Merchandiser - Assists with reporting and stock tracking.

This role is critical in ensuring the right inventory is in the right place at the right time, minimizing stockouts, reducing overstock, and improving fulfillment efficiency to support e-commerce growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inventory Planning & Stock Allocation
   Develop and maintain inventory planning strategies to ensure stock availability across e-commerce fulfillment centers.
   Monitor stock allocation between e-commerce warehouses, retail stores, and collection locations, ensuring proper distribution based on demand.
   Define and track stock thresholds for different fulfillment centers to prevent over- or under-stocking.
   Collaborate with demand planners and replenishment teams to align stock levels with sales trends and customer demand.
2. Fulfillment & Order Flow
   Oversee stock movement and replenishment to e-commerce warehouses, ensuring timely fulfillment of customer orders.
   Monitor order fulfillment rates, identifying delays or inefficiencies and working with operations teams to resolve them.
   Ensure inventory allocation aligns with order patterns, promotional demand, and category priorities.
3. Inventory Performance Analysis & Reporting
   Develop dashboards and reports to track inventory health, fulfillment rates, and sell-through performance.
   Provide insights on fast-moving SKUs, slow-moving stock, and replenishment needs to optimize stock levels.
   Regularly update leadership on stock availability, fulfillment performance, and potential risks impacting e-commerce operations.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
   Act as the e-commerce lead for inventory planning, ensuring alignment with supply chain, demand planning, and fulfillment teams.
   Partner with category managers to forecast demand, ensuring stock availability for high-demand products and promotions.
5. Risk Mitigation & Process Optimization
   Identify and address risks related to stockouts, overstocking, and fulfillment inefficiencies.
   Optimize inventory allocation strategies to support seasonal peaks, promotional surges, and high-demand products.
   Support automation initiatives for real-time inventory tracking and reporting, reducing manual inefficiencies.

Key Soft Skills & Competencies

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed inventory decisions.
• Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management – Effectively collaborates with cross-functional teams, from supply chain to category managers.
• Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy in stock tracking, reporting, and forecasting.
• Adaptability & Agility – Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving e-commerce environment, quickly adjusting to demand fluctuations.
• Decision-Making & Proactiveness – Anticipates risks and takes initiative to solve inventory challenges before they escalate.
• Collaboration & Teamwork – Works seamlessly with internal teams, fostering strong relationships to drive operational success.
• Process Optimization Mindset – Continuously seeks ways to improve inventory planning and fulfillment efficiency.

Impact of the role:
Ensures e-commerce stock availability while minimizing excess inventory.
Reduces fulfillment delays and stock inefficiencies, improving customer experience.
Enhances inventory planning accuracy, supporting e-commerce sales growth.
Aligns e-commerce inventory strategy with supply chain, demand planning, and fulfillment operations.