Inventory & Product Planning Specialist

Paris - France

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Who we are

Amplifonis an Italian multinational company and the global leader in hearing care solutions and services for retail expertise customization and consumer care. More than 20300 professionals every day in a network of 10000 points of sale across 25 countries give back the joy of hearing feeling and living to thousands of people across the world.

In Amplifon we believe people are the most important component of our success. Thanks to our best-in-class Hearing Care Professionals and front and back-office Teams we are able to put the everyday taps pops and splashes back into the lives of our customers. We believe that its only through strong investment in talent engagement continuous professional development support and recognition that our people can exceed every limit and build a fulfilling career.

What we are looking for

The Inventory & Product Planning Specialist is responsible for ensuring effective inventory governance and optimized inventory performance across France and Belgium. The role supports accurate forecasting financial alignment and cost efficiency while enabling strong service level performance. Acting as a central contributor across the end-to-end inventory lifecycle the position plays a key role in driving data reliability efficient processes and informed decision-making across Supply Chain Product Finance Logistics Retail Operations and Corporate functions.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory & Financial Governance

Oversees inventory accuracy and reporting ensuring full alignment with financial processes and corporate standards.
Manages monthly inventory cycles system data consistency and inventory-related financial provisions.
Drives forecasting activities and contributes to cost management initiatives including savings identification and performance consolidation.

Obsolescence & Lifecycle Management

Ensures effective management of product obsolescence from monitoring stock aging and provisions to forecasting future risks and coordinating actions with Finance Product and Corporate.
Supports product lifecycle transitions through accurate planning and data management.

Forecasting & Product Collaboration

Leads demand planning activities in collaboration with Marketing Product teams and Corporate stakeholders.
Ensures precise inputs in forecasting tools manages submission processes and monitors performance versus expectations.
Supports product transitions catalogue oversight and master data alignment.

Service Level & Performance Monitoring

Monitors key supply chain performance indicators including service levels and inventory turnover.
Conducts analyses to identify gaps support corrective actions and ensure operational reliability across the markets.

Retail Inventory & Process Optimization

Supervises target stock definition and updates for retail locations.
Enhances instore inventory processes through continuous improvement projects pilots training support and collaboration with local teams.
Oversees communication and implementation of operational changes.

CrossFunctional & IT Coordination

Acts as a key liaison between multiple stakeholders to ensure consistent data aligned priorities and integrated planning.
Translates business needs into clear requirements for IT developments and participates in system enhancements and corporate initiatives.

What are we expecting from you

Must have

3-5 years of experience working in Supply Chain preferably in inventory management demand planning forecasting or supply chain analytics
Degree in Economics Supply Chain Management or Management Engineering
Fluency in English and French
Strong analytical capabilities with proven experience in forecasting inventory analysis target stock definition and performance monitoring
Very good command of Excel and experience working with data models and structured datasets and analytical models to support business decisions
Experience working in a crossfunctional environment interacting with key stakeholders such as Marketing Sales Corporate functions Finance Retail Operations and IT
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a complex matrix and international environment
Proactive and problemsolving mindset able to quickly understand business issues assess root causes and propose actionable solutions
Strong team player with the ability to influence stakeholders and contribute to alignment across functions and countries

Nice to have

Exposure to demand planning and forecasting cycles including analysis of forecast vs. actuals and collaboration with Marketing and Sales on volume projections
Experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI) and familiarity with analytical dashboards and performance monitoring frameworks
Basic knowledge of SQL and/or experience with analytical languages such as Python or R for data analysis
Experience in international or multicountry environments with regular interaction between local operations and Corporate teams

Required Experience:

DescriptionWho we areAmplifonis an Italian multinational company and the global leader in hearing care solutions and services for retail expertise customization and consumer care. More than 20300 professionals every day in a network of 10000 points of sale across 25 countries give back the joy of he...