Inventory Analyst

About the role

The Inventory Analyst ensures alignment across business functions by establishing effective S&OP processes with clear cadence and governance. This role uses advanced statistical and bias reduction techniques to improve forecasting accuracy, enabling better demand-supply balance, inventory optimization, and service levels.

At Epta, we are a dynamic and growing international company, delivering cutting-edge commercial refrigeration solutions that impact everyday life—from ensuring fresh food in supermarkets to keeping the perfect chill in your favorite café. Our global network includes manufacturing facilities, sales entities and service organizations —all working together to provide sustainable and innovative solutions. We support customers in their green transition and support them as a fully integrated provider, from the layout of the store to the after-sales support. With over 8,000 employees, Epta fosters an environment of continuous development. We offer career growth, extensive training, and the opportunity to thrive in a company where every challenge is a chance to create value and inspire our people. Guided by our values, we are committed to professional excellence, sustainability, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

Don’t let a few unmet requirements chill your enthusiasm! If you’re excited about the role and believe you have the potential to excel, click “Apply” anyway. We love fresh energy and are eager to see what you bring to the table!

Requirements

• Planning experience or at least 3+ years direct professional experience in the role
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration
• Proficiency in SAP

Responsibilities

• Shortage Forecasting for hours out, to days, weeks and months out.
• Data analysis on factory inventory
• Inventory Counts / Cycle Counts
• Inventory Adjustments
• Inventory accuracy improvement
• Develop and implement robust S&OP processes with structured schedules and governance to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Collect the demand from WSE-CNE-APAC-AMERICA of finish product manufactured in EMEA
• Organize a weekly meeting with manager to manage portfolio ad share to planner specialist
• Enhance forecast accuracy by applying advanced statistical techniques and reducing bias.
• Track and report key planning metrics, including forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and service levels.
• Assess current planning practices, identify areas for improvement, and propose actionable solutions to boost efficiency.

Benefits

• Join Epta in this permanent role, where you'll experience a great blend of new technologies and a modern workplace culture.
• We take development opportunities seriously! Take part in a variety of training through our Epta Academy and external training partners.
• Epta offers the opportunity for remote work whenever possible, along with providing the necessary technical equipment.
• Balance work and personal life perfectly with our flexible working hours.
• Give back more than we receive: Join our volunteering activities and help make the world a better place.