Inventory Planner

Veolia Environnement SA•Trevose, PA

22h•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemsure Inventory Planner leads the coordination and strategic management of inventory planning, asset returns, and fleet optimization initiatives across the Chemsure program within Veolia. This position serves as the primary subject matter expert for inventory and asset reverse logistics, driving cross-functional alignment with production, sales, commercial, and finance teams to ensure efficient ordering, planning, scheduling and execution. The role owns accurate asset records and takes initiative in identifying and executing continuous improvement opportunities that reduce cost, improve service, and enhance cash performance across the North American network.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills for data modeling, KPI reporting, and operational analysis
Knowledge of DOT regulations applicable to freight and logistics operations
Strong organizational and communication skills; proven ability to lead complex, multi-party logistics workflows independently
Ability to engage and lead multiple competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
MRP experience and ERP system proficiency, preferably SAP, including master data maintenance and PO processing
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process knowledge and demonstrated cross-functional collaboration experience
Data analytics and problem-solving skills; ability to translate data into operational decisions and drive them to completion
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in logistics, supply chain, or inventory planning, including demonstrated ownership of planning functions and cross-functional coordination

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification
Prior supply chain operations and chemical manufacturing experience
Project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to drive change across functions and organizational levels
APICS, CPIM, or Lean/Six Sigma certification
Experience supporting multi-site or national-scale logistics operations
Chemical manufacturing, specialty chemical, or industrial services background

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional projects and drive process improvement initiatives from identification through implementation, delivering measurable results in cost, service, and operational efficiency
Own and continuously optimize route planning for delivery specialists, applying data-driven analysis to maximize fleet efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and ensure service quality such as on-time performance
Direct daily and weekly inventory planning and asset return scheduling to production facilities, ensuring alignment with customer demand signals and operational capacity
Serve as the primary analyst for fleet and inventory KPIs — building and maintaining reporting frameworks, identifying trends, and presenting actionable insights to leadership
Lead S&OP alignment with the NAM Commercial team, translating demand forecasts and customer-specific needs into accurate inventory and manufacturing usage rates
Own and maintain customer asset records and master data in SAP, ensuring accuracy across all asset ownership, movement, and return transactions
Develop and manage annual working budgets for inventory planning operations using comprehensive data analysis and forward-looking business trend assessment
Drive continuous improvement by staying current with industry best practices, leading implementation of changes that enhance fleet and inventory planning effectiveness, and evaluating new tools and technologies
Manage SAP architecture updates and purchase order processing related to warehousing expansion and logistics infrastructure changes
Provide formal knowledge transfer and training to team members on purchasing processes, cross-departmental workflows, and system procedures as headcount grows
Initiate and enforce communication cadence with sales representatives and commercial partners regarding inventory needs, asset pickups, and return logistics