Description Who we are Amplifon is the global leader in the retail hearing care industry. Over 20,000 professionals in 26 countries, coming from more than 100 different nationalities, work every day in a global network of 9,500 points of sales to empower thousands of people to rediscover all the emotions of sound. In Amplifon we believe people are the most important component of our success. Only through investment in talent engagement, professional development, and recognition, our people can express their potential and build a fulfilling career In Amplifon we believe people are the most important component of our success. Thanks to our best-in-class Hearing Care Professionals and front and back office Teams, we are able to put the everyday taps, pops and splashes back into the lives of our customers. We believe that it’s only through strong investment in talent engagement, continuous professional development, support and recognition that our people can exceed every limit and build a fulfilling career. What we are looking for As an inventory specialist, you’ll be responsible for the whole flow of goods from our suppliers, trough our warehouse to our shops and reverse logistic flows. This role includes Supply/Demand planning and catalogue management. If you are looking for an opportunity where: Your personal impact makes the difference, is recognized and rewarded You can quickly take important responsibility You’ll be able to learn and develop your skills You wish an international visibility You expect to design and improve our current processes Your ”think out of the box” mindset is encouraged This job is for you! What are we expecting from you Update and share business r eports on inventory levels, purchases, obsolescence, cost level to the country and corporate. Design and implement strategic initiatives to optimize inventory, service level, and reduce obsolescence Ensure a perfect execution of our Automatic replenishment system Improve our service level while optimizing our stock level Contribute to a perfect execution of our inventory routines (cycle count, stock recall,…) to reach our business and inventory goals Evaluates deliveries, shipments and product levels to improve inventory control procedures. Take appropriate action to correct inventory level Monitor demand and analyse data to anticipate future supply and logistical needs Buildand share purchase forecast based on industry trends and demand patterns Manage our catalogue including phase-in, phase-out and substitution items Propos e and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy Be a team player (inter and cross departments) Train our shops to supply chain processes and ensure a good adoption Generate Purchase orders to our suppliers and shops on a daily basis Monitor supply interfaces between ERP, WMS & front-end systems Adress and supervise identified interfaces misalignment with IT team Skills and qualifications Must have 3-5 years of experience working in Supply Chain Degree in supply chain management, operations, logistics, business administration, transportation, or engineering Fluency in English and French or Dutch Very good knowledge of Excel Exceptional problem-solving ability, backed by good judgment Ability to collaborate across departments and teams Good mathematical and statistical knowledge Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment You are dynamic and have a pro-active personality, you don’t accept the status quo Strong team player and good embassador/influencer Ability to work well through cross-functional activities and responsibilities and to drive them Very good organizational and analytical skills Very good communication skills Proactivity Excellent attention to detail Nice to have Fluency in the other national language Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures You are tech-savvy, comfortable with Microsoft Office and BI tools (Power BI). You can work with SQL queries and ideally have experience with Python or R for data analysis. You are able to set a methodology and approach, defining ‘what needs to be done’ based on previous experience, in your area of expertise and in adjacent areas.