Global Inventory Planner: Demand & Supply Coordination

Brown-forman; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown-Forman in Montgomery, AL is seeking an Inventory Planning Analyst to support international markets. You will manage inventory replenishment, coordinate with freight forwarders, and maintain reporting accuracy across global shipments.

The role emphasizes analytical problem solving, collaboration with demand planners, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced supply chain environment. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 2–4 years planning or related business experience; or 4–6 years of combined education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply standard analytical concepts and inventory planning methodology.
• Basic understanding of inventory planning processes and how inventory planning supports the supply chain effort.
• Problem-solving skills with emphasis on diagnosing and solving problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop working relationships across diverse business partners.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete work with speed and accuracy within established timeframes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel 5-10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Create/update shipping documentation for freight forwarders and customs clearance in international markets.
• Coordinate with plants and shipping partners to ensure paperwork accuracy and timeliness; resolve errors or discrepancies.
• Evaluate demand plans vs actual activity; plan replenishments to international warehouses meeting supply chain goals; update requirements to production facilities and suppliers.
• Maintain the inventory planning model including SKU maintenance, parameter maintenance, and network maintenance.
• Measure and report inventory balances vs targets; report corrective actions; manage deployment of short-supply materials.
• Participate in the Sales & Operations Planning process; report aged/un-saleable inventory, obsolete materials and plan dispositions.

Skills

Inventory planning

Analytical concepts

Problem solving

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP R/3-APO

Kinaxis

Job description

Brown-Forman in Montgomery, AL is seeking an Inventory Planning Analyst to support international markets. You will manage inventory replenishment, coordinate with freight forwarders, and maintain reporting accuracy across global shipments.

The role emphasizes analytical problem solving, collaboration with demand planners, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced supply chain environment. Travel up to 10% may be required.