Inventory and Materials Specialist EMEA - Region of Ghent

Our client is an international industrial organisation with a strong global presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality products and services to customers worldwide. The company operates in a dynamic manufacturing environment and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to strategic operational excellence projects within an international setting.

As Inventory & Materials Planner EMEA you will be responsible for following tasks:

• Monitor and coordinate inventory levels across the EMEA region to support customer demand and service objectives
• Analyse inventory performance and identify opportunities for optimisation of finished goods and component stock
• Prepare and present inventory reporting for global inventory reviews and stakeholder meetings
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Logistics and Operations teams to improve inventory strategies and delivery performance
• Monitor stock availability, out-of-region shipments and on-time delivery performance, while proposing corrective actions where needed
• Support forecasting, inventory planning and replenishment processes through data analysis and reporting
• Contribute to the development and improvement of inventory policies, procedures and best practices

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience within Supply Chain, Procurement, Sourcing, Logistics or Operations
• You have at least 5 years of relevant experience in inventory management, materials planning, production planning or supply chain coordination
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify optimisation opportunities and drive improvements
• Excellent Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems
• Strong communication skills and capable of interacting with international stakeholders at different levels
• Fluent in English; additional languages are considered an advantage
• Autonomous, proactive and able to take ownership in a fast-paced international environment