Inventory Planning Manager

SSAB; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Wellness perks

Work with regional & global team

Job summary

SSAB is seeking an Inventory Management Manager to support reliable supply chain operations across APAC. You will manage inventory availability, replenishment planning, and stock control for assigned markets, coordinating with Europe and the Americas to ensure timely deliveries.

You will collaborate with sales and regional/global stakeholders, maintain data accuracy, and drive continuous improvement, optimization, and automation initiatives to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of inventory replenishment concepts.
• Advanced Excel skills and eye for detail.
• Experience with SAP Business One is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory planning, control, and availability for assigned markets.
• Coordinate replenishment orders from Europe and the Americas to APAC.
• Monitor demand, forecast changes, and manage slow/m dead stock and obsolescence risks.
• Collaborate with country sales teams and supply chain stakeholders for accurate demand information.
• Maintain accurate inventory data and lead annual stock take reconciliation.
• Contribute to improvement and automation initiatives and provide backup for regional logistics.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Inventory replenishment

Attention to detail

Customer interaction

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil-free steel production and have committed to becoming largely fossil-free. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and pushing for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.

About the position

The Inventory Management Manager will play an important role in supporting reliable and efficient supply chain operations across APAC. This position is responsible for managing inventory availability, replenishment planning, and stock control for assigned markets, while working closely with sales teams and regional/global supply chain stakeholders. The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to respond quickly to changing demand, and a continuous improvement mindset to ensure accurate inventory data, optimized stock levels, and effective support for customer requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage inventory planning, control, and availability for assigned countries/markets, ensuring optimal stock levels across the covered areas.
• Coordinate replenishment orders from Europe and the Americas to APAC, and follow up with Supply Chain teams in EMEA/US to secure delivery confirmations.
• Monitor demand, forecast changes, customer requirements, control slow and deah stock, obsolescence risks, and corporate directives to support timely inventory decisions.
• Partner closely with country sales teams and supply chain stakeholders to ensure accurate demand information and effective planning to meet customer needs.
• Maintain accurate inventory data in the system, conduct regular reviews of slow-moving and dead stock, and organize, coordinate, and reconcile the annual stock take.
• Contribute to improvement and automation initiatives, provide backup support for regional logistics when needed, and undertake other duties or projects assigned by the line manager.

About you

• University degree or equivalent
• Solid understanding of inventory replenishment concepts
• Experience working in SAP Business One is preferred
• Basic Knowledge of Logistics such as freight, warehousing and domestic distribution is preferred
• Advanced Excel skills is a must with eye for details
• Warm, mature personality and love to interact

Our offer

At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.

We offer a wide range of appreciated benefits to our employees. Some examples of these are listed below.

• Profit sharing
• Work with regional & global team
• Wellness perks

Recruitment process

If you have questions, please contact:

Name, role in recruitment process, email, phone

OUR CULTURE

At SSAB, we strive to create an environment where every team member is heard, valued, empowered, and engaged. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and that everyone contributes to our collective success. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.