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在庫計画担当者/ Inventory Planner

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A global electronics manufacturing company is looking for an Inventory Planner. The selected candidate will manage inventory planning, replenishment, back orders and stock optimisation. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyse inventory and demand trends to support effective stock planning
  • Manage inventory levels and replenishment activities to maintain product availability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve demand planning and forecasting
  • Identify opportunities to optimise inventory and minimise excess and obsolete stock
  • Monitor inventory performance and prepare reports on key inventory metrics
  • Improve inventory management processes and planning efficiency
  • Monitor back orders and coordinate actions to support timely order fulfilment
  • Review demand patterns and stock profiles to improve product availability
  • Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams on inventory and delivery matters
  • Address inventory-related enquiries from commercial and customer service teams
  • Drive initiatives to improve back order management and order availability
  • Coordinate inventory allocation and maintain effective planning policies

Requirements:

  • Experience in inventory management, supply chain planning, and order fulfilment
  • Skilled in inventory management software, ERP systems such as SAP
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Business level reading, written, and spoken English

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in inventory expediting, customer service, or supply chain management
  • Prior experience working in a global matrix organisation
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies

About the Company:

A global supplier of electrical goods and electronic components, tools, testing equipment and related items, this company has a large global reach and a significant presence online. Distributing thousands of electrical goods to over one million customers, this organisation is a true global power.

Keywords:

サプライチェーン, 物流, ロジスティクス, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 4OM5YC

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Supply Chain

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥5,000,000 - ¥8,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: English - Business level

Second Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Kanagawa

Job Reference: 4OM5YC-1D4BEF6B

Date posted: 25 September 2026

Consultant: Eduardo Dolz