Pcv Global Inventory Analyst

FLS Global; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global supply chain management company is seeking an experienced professional for a full-time role focused on demand forecasting and inventory optimization. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in supply chain analytics. This position offers a competitive benefits package and emphasizes work-life balance.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Supportive colleagues

Competitive benefit package

Time to recharge through vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in demand forecasting, inventory planning or supply chain analytics.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate and consolidate demand forecasts.
• Analyze forecast accuracy demand trends and planning assumptions.
• Monitor global inventory levels highlighting slow-moving excess and obsolete stock.

Skills

Inventory Control

Microsoft Access

Pivot tables

Root cause Analysis

SAP

Supply Chain Experience

Microsoft Dynamics Navision

Warehouse Management System

Microsoft Excel

ERP Systems

Logistics

MRP

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, industrial engineering, economics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

D365

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

Your Responsibilities

• Collect, validate and consolidate demand forecasts from regional and local markets.
• Analyze forecast accuracy demand trends and planning assumptions; identify risks and opportunities.
• Monitor global inventory levels highlighting slow‑moving excess and obsolete stock.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives to balance customer service and working capital targets.
• Prepare and distribute standard SIOP reports and dashboards for global and regional review meetings.
• Provide insights into demand variability, supply constraints and inventory impacts.
• Conduct what‑if analysis and scenario modeling to support supply chain and business decisions.
• Maintain data integrity in planning tools and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar).
• Partner with global and regional teams to ensure alignment across demand planning, supply planning and finance.
• Support continuous improvement of SIOP tools, templates and processes.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, industrial engineering, economics or related field.
• 24 years of experience in demand forecasting, inventory planning or supply chain analytics.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau) preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP and planning systems (D365, Oracle or Epicor).
• Strong communication skills in English and Spanish; able to interact in a global environment.
• Understanding of supply chain principles, forecasting techniques and inventory optimization.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage large datasets and tight deadlines.

What We Offer

• An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities.
• Work‑life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.
• Competitive benefit package and retirement preparation.
• Time to recharge through vacation time and holidays.

As an equal opportunity employer FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply – the more diverse our employees are the stronger our team, our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias. We kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children and photographs from your application materials.

Key Skills

• Inventory Control
• Microsoft Access
• Pivot tables
• Root cause Analysis
• SAP
• Supply Chain Experience
• Microsoft Dynamics Navision
• Warehouse Management System
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP Systems
• Logistics
• MRP

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1