Inventory Planning Specialist (Refrigerants)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Planning Specialist focused on refrigerants to lead inventory and cylinder asset management across our global network. The role ensures product availability, maximises asset utilisation and supports business growth through effective supply‑chain planning.

Key responsibilities

• Lead inventory planning and cylinder asset management for assigned regions, maintaining optimal stock levels and service performance.
• Develop and execute strategies that balance demand, asset utilisation, operational efficiency and working capital.
• Monitor inventory, replenishment needs, consumption trends and forecast accuracy to prevent shortages or excess.
• Drive global optimisation through stock rebalancing, cylinder reshuffling and strategic positioning of assets.
• Analyse utilisation trends and recommend site allocation to improve productivity.
• Support monthly and annual investment planning with business cases, utilisation analysis and demand forecasts.
• Partner with sales, product, operations and procurement to create accurate demand forecasts and inventory plans.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and presentations using Excel, Power BI and ERP systems.

Required profile

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in inventory planning, supply‑chain or asset management.
• Strong analytical and forecasting abilities.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably IFS.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with Power BI.
• Proven stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration.

Required skills

• ERP (IFS)
• Excel (advanced)
• Power BI