Inventory Planner

Hewlett Packard Enterprise•Aguadilla, PR

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Planner – Expert drives inventory optimization across a complex global supply chain, balancing inventory investment, supply availability, revenue commitments, and working capital objectives. The role uses advanced analytics, multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO), scenario modeling, and digital planning capabilities to improve inventory health, mitigate supply risks, and optimize inventory investments. The planner develops and executes inventory plans for finished goods, components, raw materials, and strategic buffers; recommends inventory targets and safety stock policies; evaluates inventory positioning; and identifies opportunities to reduce excess inventory while protecting supply continuity and customer commitments. The role monitors inventory performance and projections, investigates variances, and partners with Finance and supply-chain functions on inventory reduction, working capital, exposure, and liability mitigation. The role also applies AI/ML, predictive analytics, automation, and scenario modeling; supports digital transformation initiatives; and collaborates across planning, procurement, manufacturing, fulfillment, and finance. It leads complex improvement initiatives, provides data-driven recommendations to business leaders, mentors junior planners, and contributes to process standardization and continuous improvement. The position is hybrid, with an average requirement of two days per week in an HPE office.

Requirements

Typically 6–10 years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain planning, materials management, operations, or related functions.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Experience with global manufacturing, complex supply networks, and inventory optimization.
Strong expertise in inventory optimization, safety stock, MEIO, MRP, and inventory replenishment.
Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving capabilities.
Proficiency in ERP and planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, o9, or equivalent.
Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, Excel, or similar analytical tools.
Understanding of working capital, inventory valuation, E&O, and inventory financial performance.
Strong cross-functional communication, influencing, and project leadership skills.
Ability to evaluate complex inventory trade-offs and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute inventory plans across finished goods, components, raw materials, and strategic inventory buffers.
Own inventory target recommendations, safety stock policies, and buffer optimization using MEIO and advanced planning methodologies.
Evaluate inventory positioning across suppliers, manufacturing locations, regional hubs, and distribution centers.
Analyze demand variability, supply constraints, lead times, service-level requirements, and replenishment strategies.
Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory while maintaining supply continuity and customer commitments.
Monitor inventory turns, days of inventory, excess and obsolete inventory, aging, and inventory coverage.
Develop inventory projections and identify risks to quarterly and annual inventory targets.
Partner with Finance, Supply Planning, Procurement, and Manufacturing on inventory reduction and working capital improvement opportunities.
Conduct root-cause analysis of inventory variances and develop corrective action plans.
Support inventory exposure assessments, liability reviews, and mitigation strategies.
Use AI/ML, predictive analytics, automation, and scenario modeling to improve inventory planning decisions.
Develop analytical models to evaluate inventory trade-offs, supply risks, and financial implications.
Support digital transformation initiatives, including MEIO, MRP Digital Twin, and inventory health dashboards.
Identify opportunities to automate manual inventory reporting, analysis, and decision-making.
Collaborate with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Fulfillment, and Finance to align inventory strategies with business objectives.
Lead complex inventory improvement initiatives across multiple product portfolios and manufacturing partners.
Provide data-driven recommendations to business leaders on inventory investments, supply continuity, and financial trade-offs.
Mentor junior planners and contribute to process standardization and continuous improvement.