Sr. Inventory Planning Analyst

About the Role

The Senior Analyst, Inventory Planning is responsible for leading strategic inventory management and SLOB reduction to ensure optimal working capital. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Develop and maintain an audit-compliant SLOB (Slow-Moving and Obsolete) report to support inventory health assessments across Sales, Operations, and Finance.
• Communicate SLOB findings with clear root cause analysis and corrective actions to mitigate future inventory risks.
• Lead cross-functional reviews with Sales and Commercial Finance to offload or repurpose excess inventory profitably.
• Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to leadership to drive strategic decisions around inventory aging and obsolescence.
• Oversee provisioning and approvals for all write-off requests in alignment with corporate policy.
• Work with supply and material planning to ensure transitions are accurately projected to drive minimal waste for each project.
• EOL (End of life) management of finished goods and raw materials.

Inventory Projections

• Generate monthly inventory projections for distribution to Finance and Unilever Core Teams.
• Identify and drive opportunities for inventory reduction.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Procurement, and Supply Planning to analyze and resolve gaps between projected and actual inventory levels.
• Anticipate and incorporate the impact of future business initiatives, promotions, and product transitions into inventory planning.

Leadership and Strategic Impact

• Serve as the subject matter expert for inventory and waste.
• Lead cross-functional governance meetings to ensure alignment on inventory performance, risk management, and recovery actions.
• Support digital transformation initiatives by implementing tools and systems that improve visibility, forecasting, and reporting efficiency.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, coaching team members and driving standardization across processes.

Requirements

• At least 3 years experience in Supply Chain or Planning related roles, preferably in a CPG
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems, Microsoft Dynamics and Kinaxis is a plus
• Strong verbal communication and demonstrated written proficiency to stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to interact with cross functional stakeholders and colleagues in a thoughtful and attentive manner
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, think tactically as well as strategically. Demonstrating objectivity, delivering results, and showing initiative
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly organized and dependable
• Comfortable working in a very diverse, fast-paced environment, adhering to tight deadlines
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Supply Chain, Operations, Mathematics, or related field)
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options)
• A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage
• A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays
• Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.)
• An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees
• Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement
• An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration

Schedule

This role is hybrid

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.