About the Role
Hempel A/S is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Inventory & Planning Coordinator to join its Supply Chain team. This role is essential for ensuring high customer satisfaction through incremental improvements in planning and scheduling. The position involves extensive data analysis using advanced Excel tools to manage inventory, support replenishment activities, and analyze stock levels, trends, and performance. Reporting to the Planning & Inventory Supervisor, this role will be based at the company's factory in Jeddah.
Key Responsibilities
- Support inventory planning and replenishment activities based on demand data and forecasts.
- Analyze stock levels, trends, and performance using large datasets and advanced Excel tools.
- Monitor inventory health, including stock availability, shelf life, and identify potential excess or slow-moving items.
- Assist in managing purchase orders and tracking supplier deliveries.
- Coordinate with internal teams, including logistics, operations, and commercial departments, to ensure timely product availability.
- Track delivery performance and proactively highlight risks, delays, or discrepancies.
- Prepare regular reports and dashboards to provide insights for business decisions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing planning and supply chain efficiency.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
- A strong interest in working with data, analytics, and large Excel datasets.
- High attention to detail and a strong analytical mindset.
- Willingness to learn, be trained, and grow within supply chain planning.
- Good communication skills in English.
- A proactive, positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Required Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
- Experience with data analysis and inventory management.
- Planning and scheduling capabilities.
- Familiarity with Power BI is considered a plus.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Additional Role Information
This is a full-time position. The role is based at Hempel's Jeddah factory, located in the Third Industrial City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. An ideal candidate will have 0-1 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, inventory planning, data analysis, or a related field. The seniority level for this role is Associate. Job functions include Manufacturing and Supply Chain within the Chemicals industry.
