What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Planning Specialist position at DeLaval?
For 140 years, DeLaval has been driving progress in milk production by innovating solutions for dairy producers around the globe. We are a team of passionate professionals committed to making sustainable food production possible. Working with our dealers across North America, we offer integrated solutions of milking systems, consumables and services to help dairy producers address challenges in animal welfare, food safety, farm profitability, and work efficiency.
At DeLaval, we prioritize our people and their safety. We pride ourselves on our culture of thinking and acting as One DeLaval. We also empower our people to Make Things Happen, and encourage Setting Direction.
About The Role
As an Inventory Planning Specialist at DeLaval, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our products are available to meet customer needs while optimizing inventory costs. You will manage purchase orders, communicate with suppliers, and analyze inventory reports to identify areas for improvement. Your efforts will directly contribute to our mission of delivering Total Customer Experience.
Key Responsibilities
At DeLaval, we prioritize our people and their safety. We pride ourselves on our culture of thinking and acting as One DeLaval. We also empower our people to Make Things Happen, and encourage Setting Direction.
About The Role
As an Inventory Planning Specialist at DeLaval, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our products are available to meet customer needs while optimizing inventory costs. You will manage purchase orders, communicate with suppliers, and analyze inventory reports to identify areas for improvement. Your efforts will directly contribute to our mission of delivering Total Customer Experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain MRP parameters based on market intelligence and historical usage.
- Set optimal stock levels to balance availability with inventory costs.
- Create and manage purchase orders with suppliers based on demand forecasts.
- Communicate with suppliers to review lead-times and ensure timely deliveries.
- Analyze inventory reports to address shortages, slow movers, and obsolescence.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, production, logistics, and sourcing teams.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an inventory planning role.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Experience in production planning and SAP is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to understand the big picture.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and perform under deadlines.
- Self-motivated with excellent teamwork and conflict resolution skills.