Inventory Planner (Expert) - Hybrid

About the role

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring an Inventory Planner (Expert) in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The role drives inventory optimization across a complex global supply chain, balancing inventory investment, supply availability, revenue commitments and working capital objectives. It is a hybrid position with about two days per week spent in an HPE office.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute inventory plans for finished goods, components, raw materials and strategic buffers, using MEIO and advanced planning methods.
• Evaluate inventory positioning across suppliers, manufacturers, regional hubs and distribution centers, and analyze demand variability, lead times and service levels.
• Reduce excess inventory while keeping supply continuity and customer commitments.
• Monitor inventory turns, days of inventory, excess and obsolete stock, aging and coverage, and forecast risks to quarterly and annual targets.
• Work with Finance, Supply Planning, Procurement and Manufacturing on inventory reduction and working capital improvements, and run root-cause analysis of variances.
• Use AI/ML, predictive analytics and scenario modeling, and support digital initiatives such as MEIO, MRP Digital Twin and inventory dashboards.
• Lead inventory improvement initiatives across product portfolios and partners, mentor junior planners and advise business leaders on inventory investments.

Required profile

• Typically 6-10 years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain planning, materials management or operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business or Finance; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with global manufacturing, complex supply networks and inventory optimization.

Required skills

• MEIO, MRP, safety stock and inventory replenishment.
• ERP and planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis or o9.
• Analytical tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, Excel.
• Financial modeling and understanding of working capital and E&O.

What we offer

• Health and wellbeing benefits for employees and their loved ones.
• Personal and professional development programs.
• Inclusive workplace with flexibility to manage work and personal needs.