Global Inventory Planner

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. Own the forward view of stock on hand and weeks of supply for finished goods across markets and warehouses .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory planning and management, with a strong focus on optimizing supply chain logistics and freight operations. Capable of building analytical models and reporting to support decision-making across multiple markets and warehouses.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inventory Planning ExperienceInternational Freight ManagementAnalytical SkillsStrong Communication SkillsOwnership and Follow-Through

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Hard Skills

Inventory TargetsWeeks of SupplySafety StockForecastingProduction SchedulesShipment PlansCost AnalysisLead-Time OptimizationModel BuildingReporting

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationGood JudgementHandling Difficult Conversations

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainFreight ForwardingMarket LaunchesProduct TransitionsWarehouse Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the forward view of stock on hand and weeks of supply for finished goods across markets and warehouses
Execute the stock policy and maintain inventory within target
Decide what ships where, when, and how, balancing supply and demand across markets
Own international freight from factory to market, including forwarder selection, volume splits, modes, and routes
Allocate freight volumes across forwarders to optimize price and lead time
Build forwarder relationships to secure space, expedite shipments, and clear delays
Build trusted inventory and freight-cost reporting by market, warehouse, lane, and landed unit cost
Plan finished goods through product transitions and new market launches
Work with Global Logistics, Procurement, Production, contract manufacturers, and the wider Supply Chain team
Build planning rhythms and discipline around the stock policy
Deliver hands-on projects from day one

Requirements

What you’ll need

Inventory planning experience for a physical product across multiple markets or warehouses
Experience owning trade-offs between markets or warehouses
Strong understanding of weeks of supply, safety stock, inventory targets, forecasts, production schedules, and shipment plans
Experience managing international freight forwarders across air and sea
Understanding of cost and lead-time drivers in international freight
Commercial and provider-performance analysis skills
Strong analytical skills and ability to build models and reporting
Strong ownership and follow-through
Clear, direct communication skills
Good judgement about handling difficult conversations and escalation
Ability to submit a CV and cover letter

Benefits

Comp & perks

$1,000 personal growth fund
Autonomy, mastery, and learning opportunities
Flexible remote work arrangement
Inclusive and diverse workplace
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Opportunities to work on challenging problems and develop new skills