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Inventory Optimization Manager

Ajax Systems· Supply Chain – Integrated Planning Department
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Hybrid (Kyiv / Lviv)Full-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Inventory Optimization Manager leading a new inventory optimization initiative within the Integrated Planning Department, focusing on component stock optimization for production, analytics development, procurement budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and optimize component inventories according to production needs and demand forecasts.
  • Analyze inventory structure, identify excess and slow-moving components, and develop/execute optimization plans.
  • Develop solutions with Procurement, Production, and R&D to reduce excess stock and prevent accumulation.
  • Coordinate with the MRP team to calculate material requirements, analyze purchase proposals, and adjust plans.
  • Form and approve component procurement budgets, ensuring alignment with production needs and financial goals.
  • Forecast inventory levels and balance production needs, procurement, and stock levels.
  • Develop analytical tools, automate calculations, and prepare regular management reporting.
  • Forecast warehouse capacity needs in line with planned inventory volumes in collaboration with the logistics team.
  • Initiate and implement process improvements in inventory management and budgeting.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience in Supply Chain, Material Planning, Inventory Planning, Procurement Planning or related fields.
  • Practical experience in planning procurement and managing inventories, preferably components or materials for production.
  • Understanding of MRP principles, material requirement calculations, and procurement planning.
  • Experience analyzing and optimizing inventories, including excess and slow-moving stocks.
  • Experience forming procurement budgets, forecasting needs, and collaborating with finance teams.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience handling large datasets.
  • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables; Power Query and Power Pivot a plus.
  • Basic BI tooling skills, preferably Power BI.
  • Experience with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional processes and implementing improvements.
  • English at Intermediate level or higher.

Skills

Required:Inventory planningMRP/ERP systemsProcurement budgetingExcel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Power Pivot)

Benefits

  • Opportunities to develop the new Inventory Optimization direction and directly influence Supply Chain efficiency.
  • Work with large-scale manufacturing processes, substantial data, and an international company structure.
  • High level of autonomy in initiating and implementing changes.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with Planning, Procurement, Production, R&D, and Finance teams.
  • Professional development opportunities within the Supply Chain.
  • Flexible schedule with access to comfortable offices equipped with generators and bomb shelters.
  • Official employment with stable compensation and all guarantees of Diia.City residency.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Corporate English language program.
  • Support for role-specific training.
  • Opportunity to participate in beta tests of Ajax security systems and test new gadgets before release.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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