PCV Global Inventory Analyst

FLS Global; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global firm is seeking a skilled professional in Johannesburg to manage demand forecasting and inventory planning. Responsibilities include analyzing demand trends, supporting inventory optimization, and maintaining data integrity in ERP systems. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 2+ years of experience, and strong analytical skills. We offer a competitive benefits package and promote a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 24 years of experience in demand forecasting, inventory planning, or supply chain analytics.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of ERP and planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate and consolidate demand forecasts from regional and local markets.
• Analyze forecast accuracy, demand trends and planning assumptions.
• Monitor global inventory levels and highlight slow-moving stock.

Skills

Inventory Control

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

ERP Systems

Supply Chain Experience

Root cause Analysis

Warehouse Management System

Logistics

MRP

Power BI or Tableau

Pivot tables

Education

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

Tools

SAP

D365

Oracle

Epicor

Microsoft Dynamics Navision

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

• Bachelors 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 B 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

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

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.