Global Supply & Inventory Planner - French speaking

About the Role

Join our Global ETO (Engineering-to-Order) Organization, a worldwide network supporting approximately 30 manufacturing plants across Europe, South America, the Middle East & Africa, APAC (excluding China), and Australia.

As part of our centralized Supply Chain Hub in Budapest, you will work within a global team responsible for supply and inventory planning activities supporting multiple international plants. This is a highly collaborative role that requires strong analytical capabilities, stakeholder management skills, and expertise in supply chain planning processes and tools.

The Supply & Inventory Planner is responsible for ensuring optimal stock levels, balancing supply and demand, maintaining planning parameters, and driving materials availability for raw materials, components, sub-assemblies, and finished products.
Key Responsibilities
Supply & Inventory Planning

• Define, maintain, and optimize supply and stock management parameters.
• Ensure demand and resource balancing using MRP and related planning processes.
• Manage raw materials, components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods availability.
• Resolve shortages, backorders, and supply constraints to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage replenishment backlogs through purchase order creation and rescheduling.
• Support product ramp-up and ramp-down activities throughout the commercial product lifecycle.

• Define and update planning parameters in SAP, including:
• Lead Times (LT)
• Lot Sizes
• Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ)
• Maximum Quantities (QMax)
• Incoterms
• Ensure quarterly alignment of planning parameters with internal and external suppliers.
• Maintain high-quality planning master data and stocking policies aligned with ETO, MTS, and MTO environments.

• Identify and mitigate supply risks through strategic stock management.
• Escalate risks appropriately to Procurement and Supply Chain Planning teams.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels across:
• Goods in Transit (GIT)
• Raw Materials (RM)
• Work-in-Progress (WIP)
• Finished Goods
• Drive inventory reduction initiatives, rebalancing activities, and circular economy practices while minimizing obsolescence and scrap.

• Measure and monitor supplier performance using key metrics, including:
• ISSR (Intra-Group Supplier Service Rate)
• S-OTD (Supplier On-Time Delivery)
• U-BOL (Upstream Back Order Lines)
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to improve supplier performance.

• Build strong relationships and collaborate closely with:
• Project Management Teams
• Commercial Teams
• Front Office Teams
• Procurement
• Manufacturing Plants
• Internal and External Suppliers
• Prioritize supply allocation and crisis management activities based on business and customer needs.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in global supply and inventory management environments.
• Strong background in supply chain planning and inventory management processes.
• Experience working in complex, multinational organizations and shared service environments.

• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems, including SAP and other planning platforms.
• Good working knowledge of Kinaxis .
• Advanced analytical and reporting skills, including experience with Tableau or similar Business Intelligence tools.
• Strong proficiency in leading Supply Chain Planning tools such as:
• One MM
• SSP
• OPM
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex analysis and reporting.

• Fluent English and French (both written and spoken).

• Bachelor's degree (minimum 3-year degree) from a recognized Tier 1 or Tier 2 university.
• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional certifications in Supply Chain, Lean, Six Sigma, or related disciplines are considered an advantage.

• Be part of a truly global organization supporting operations across multiple continents.
• Work within an international supply chain hub interacting with stakeholders from around the world.
• Contribute directly to improving supply chain performance, inventory optimization, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and exposure to leading supply chain technologies and practices.

• Yearly bonus
• Medicover White Spring medical package
• Life & accident insurance
• Cafeteria allowance
• Home Office allowances
• Hybrid and flexible working model
• Voluntary health & pension fund contribution
• Global Family Leave Package to support work-life balance
• WESOP (World Employee Share Ownership Plan), our unique program with the opportunity to become a shareholder in the company
• Working at the company that ranked #1 in TIME World's Most Sustainable Companies in 2025
• International, diverse environment and a company culture that encourages raising questions and ideas - to make an impact