Senior Inventory Planner Location: Aylesbury, GB Job ID: 54171 Category: Manufacturing & Operations **Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing!** **Stratasys** is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care. We are looking for our new Senior Inventory Planner, for our site in Aylesbury. **The position summary** **:** As a Senior Inventory planner, you will play a crucial role in optimizing inventory management processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective supply chain operations. You will be responsible for analysing, monitoring, and controlling inventory levels to meet the company's strategic goals and customer demand. The position requires a combination of analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. **In this role:** **What you will be doing:** + **Inventory Analysis:** + Conduct regular analysis of inventory levels, turnover, and trends to identify opportunities for improvement. + Ensuring inventory levels are correct and in line with Stratasys’s stocking policies with due consideration for health & safety requirements. + Generate and present regular reports on key performance indicators, including stock levels, turnover rates, and forecast accuracy. + Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on data analysis. + Identify and implement process improvements to enhance overall efficiency in inventory management. + Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies related to inventory management. + Conduct regular audits to maintain data accuracy and integrity within the inventory system. + Take the lead on materials and collaborate with all stakeholders including NPI when design changes are being introduced to ensure as far as possible a minimum obsolescence cost is achieved + Manage monthly Perpetual Inventory Counts (PIC), if any issues found, investigate and report back to management. + Working with design, production engineering, supply chain and management to maintain the ERP BOM’s + Manage stocks at third party logistic warehouses (3PL) + **Planning:** + Develop accurate demand forecasts to support inventory planning and procurement activities. + Implement strategies to minimize stockouts, overstock situations, and excess inventory. + Utilize statistical models and forecasting techniques to predict demand and optimize stocking levels. + Anticipate and mitigate potential inventory-related risks, such as supply chain disruptions, supplier issues, or changes in market demand. + Monthly loading and maintain forecasts in the ERP system. + Ensuring materials are available for manufacturing build plan. + Release of shop orders to manufacturing for KanBan system and main builds. + Work with production engineering on continuous improvement projects e.g. 5s, value stream mapping etc. + Prepare presentations to compare Forecast X Actuals, Stock Projections, Level of Inventory. etc… + **Collaboration:** + Work closely with suppliers, supply chain and logistics to establish effective communication channels and optimize lead times. + Collaborate with IT teams to leverage technology for automation and optimization of inventory control processes. + Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to understand market trends, promotions, and upcoming product launches. + Work closely with various departments, including logistics, finance, and operations, to ensure alignment of inventory strategies with overall business objectives. **Qualifications** **for this role:** + Export Control Compliant (ITAR) + Proven experience in inventory analysis, demand forecasting, and supply chain management. + Proficiency in using inventory management software and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel or other analytical tools. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners. + Strategic thinking and the ability to contribute to the development and execution of overall business strategies. **What you will be part of:** + **Company Overview (** https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/history/ ) + **Our Culture and Values (** https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/culture/ + **Our Sustainability “3D Printing a Better Tomorrow” (** https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/sustainability/ + **Our Locations** Click here (https://www.stratasys.com/en/contact-us/office-locations/) + **Check out** **our** video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wmDfmt2bNI) **! (** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wmDfmt2bNI ) **Additional Information:** **UK Benefits** We offer a generous benefits package including: income protection, death in service and critical illness cover, plus optional Health and Dental care. + Competitive salary, bonus scheme + Income protection insurance + Death in service insurance + Critical illness cover, plus optional Health and Dental care. + Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) + Excellent career development and training opportunities + Employee Assistance Programs including virtual GP service, helplines and access to counselling + 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday, and bank holidays