Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Inventory Planner

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeAguadilla • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory planning and optimization, leveraging advanced analytical skills and tools to drive inventory efficiency and financial performance. Collaborates cross-functionally to implement strategic inventory initiatives and improve working capital.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Inventory OptimizationMEIOERP SystemsAdvanced Analytical SkillsCross-Functional Communication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERPOraclePythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and execute inventory plans across finished goods, components, raw materials, and strategic inventory buffers
  • Own inventory target recommendations, safety stock policies, and buffer optimization using MEIO and advanced planning methodologies
  • Evaluate inventory positioning across suppliers, manufacturing locations, regional hubs, and distribution centers
  • Analyze demand variability, supply constraints, lead times, service-level requirements, and replenishment strategies
  • Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory while maintaining supply continuity and customer commitments
  • Monitor inventory turns, days of inventory, excess and obsolete inventory, aging, and inventory coverage
  • Develop inventory projections and identify risks to quarterly and annual inventory targets
  • Partner with Finance, Supply Planning, Procurement, and Manufacturing on inventory reduction and working capital improvements
  • Conduct root-cause analysis of inventory variances and develop corrective action plans
  • Support inventory exposure assessments, liability reviews, and mitigation strategies
  • Leverage AI/ML, predictive analytics, automation, and scenario modeling for inventory planning
  • Develop analytical models evaluating inventory trade-offs, supply risks, and financial implications
  • Support digital transformation initiatives including MEIO, MRP Digital Twin, and inventory health dashboards
  • Identify opportunities to automate manual inventory reporting, analysis, and decision-making
  • Lead complex inventory improvement initiatives across product portfolios and manufacturing partners
  • Provide data-driven recommendations to business leaders
  • Mentor junior planners and contribute to process standardization and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Typically 6–10 years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain planning, materials management, operations, or related functions
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, Finance, or related field
  • Experience with global manufacturing, complex supply networks, and inventory optimization
  • Strong expertise in inventory optimization, safety stock, MEIO, MRP, and inventory replenishment
  • Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Proficiency in ERP and planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, o9, or equivalent
  • Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, Excel, or similar analytical tools
  • Understanding of working capital, inventory valuation, E&O, and inventory financial performance
  • Strong cross-functional communication, influencing, and project leadership skills
  • Ability to evaluate complex inventory trade-offs and translate insights into actionable business recommendations

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefits suite supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
  • Personal and professional development programs
  • Flexible work arrangements to manage work and personal needs
  • Inclusive workplace
  • Reasonable accommodation support during the application or interview process

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Hard Skills
Inventory PlanningSafety Stock ManagementFinancial ModelingDemand Variability AnalysisReplenishment StrategiesRoot-Cause AnalysisPredictive AnalyticsScenario ModelingInventory ValuationProcess Standardization
Soft Skills
Project LeadershipInfluencing SkillsMentoring
Tools & Technologies
SAPOracleKinaxisO9Power BISQLPythonExcel
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain PlanningMaterials ManagementGlobal ManufacturingComplex Supply NetworksWorking Capital Improvement