Overview
job title: regional inventory planner
boart longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling equipment and tooling, serving mining and exploration activities across a range of commodities and sectors, including energy and environmental services. The drilling products division develops and markets reliable drill rigs, tooling, consumables, and parts for customers worldwide.
role purpose: boart longyear is seeking a regional inventory planner - nam, based in zacatecas, mexico. The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining inventory management and replenishment strategies to optimize working capital while ensuring customer delivery expectations are met across the product network. The position acts as a liaison between sales, demand planning, and supply chain, driving data-based decisions on stock levels, network responsiveness, and inventory management. It supports the marketing and sales team in developing accurate demand plans and is accountable for inventory-related activities within the planning timeframe to ensure agility and responsiveness.
key responsibilities
* develop and maintain regionally aligned inventory strategies that support product segmentation, service level goals, and financial targets.
* collaborate with gtm leaders and regional sales to support demand planning, ensuring customer-driven stocking strategies (particularly for consignment locations) are justified by reliable forecasts and aligned to business priorities.
* collaborate with gtm leaders and regional sales to drive the regional monthly demand planning process, ensuring forecasts are accurate, customer-driven stocking strategies are justified by data, and all plans align to business priorities.
* provide input and data to support value stream managers in make-to-stock (mts) vs. Make-to-order (mto) decisions, coordinating with value stream leaders and gtm leaders to align inventory with commercial and operational strategy.
* align with planning, manufacturing, fulfillment, and logistics to synchronize replenishment and inventory strategies to optimize customer responsiveness.
* lead the resolution of exceptions and change requests within the frozen planning window, including expediting critical orders, adjusting inventory levels, and addressing root causes with cross-functional teams.
* conduct inventory health reviews and establish s&oe cadences to drive timely action and accountability.
* own dashboards and reporting tools that provide real-time visibility on inventory kpis across regions and product lines.
* champion continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory turnover, excess & obsolete, and working capital optimization.
qualifications
* bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
* apics cpim (certified in planning & inventory management) preferred; cscp also acceptable
* minimum 5 years of experience in inventory management, supply/demand planning, or related roles in industrial or mining sectors
* strong understanding of inventory modeling, replenishment planning, and product segmentation
* experience partnering with commercial, product management, and manufacturing teams to influence and execute inventory strategies
* erp/mrp system proficiency (oracle, sap, etc.); power bi or tableau a plus
* strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex supply chain issues across global networks
* bi-lingual spanish and english
terms and benefits
* good work environment
* private health insurance
* competitive salary
our people: at boart longyear, people are our most important asset. We recognize that the best ideas emerge through collaboration among individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to fostering diverse, inclusive teams and work environments free from discrimination and harassment.
company and contact details
business line: supply chain
company: drilling products
function: supply chain
auto req id: 16103br
region (business group): nam
country: mexico
state/province: zacatecas
city: zacatecas
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