Inventory Analysts
Nestle · KUALA LUMPUR, Full time On-site, Malaysia
Posted 4 days ago
About this role
Position - Inventory Analyst Location: Malaysia Department: PSC (Planning Service Center) Reports to: PSC Digital DSP Manager About the Role Are you passionate about optimizing inventory strategies and ensuring product availability while minimizing costs? As an Inventory Analyst , you will define optimal inventory levels for Finished Goods (FG), Semi-Finished Goods, and Raw & Pack materials. You’ll collaborate with planners and cross-functional teams to balance inventories, lead times, capacity, and cost decisions, ensuring efficient supply chain operations. Key Responsibilities Define inventory strategy in collaboration with concurrent planners and Category DSP managers
Establish and share optimal inventory levels for FG, Semi-Finished Goods, and Raw & Pack materials, considering demand variability and supplier lead time fluctuations. Identify opportunities to reduce inventory holding costs through optimized storage, transportation, and order quantity strategies. Segment portfolio and manage high-value items rigorously
Provide regular reports and analysis on inventory trends, risks, and opportunities. Ensure inventory data quality compliance. Collaborate with planners to balance inventories, lead times, capacity, and cost decisions
Develop and implement inventory risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions. What We’re Looking For: Experience: 2+ years in supply planning and inventory management within a multinational environment. Expertise in inventory optimization, replenishment strategies, and control techniques
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Economics. CPIM certification preferred. Skills: Strong understanding of E2E supply chain planning and trade-offs between service level and cost
Ability to interact and influence internal stakeholders with integrity. Fluent in English and Chinese (other languages are a plus). Competencies: Consumer & Customer Centricity – Effective Plan & Execute – Expert Win
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