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Inventory and Materials Specialist EMEA - Region of Ghent

Ghent Permanent 62,000€ - 74,000€ per year Work from home View Job Description
As Inventory & Materials Specialist EMEA, you will be responsible for monitoring, coordinating and optimising inventory levels across the EMEA region to ensure excellent service levels and on-time deliveries. Acting as a key link between Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and commercial teams, you will drive inventory performance through analysis, reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

Added 13/10/2026

  • Play a central role in ensuring on-time delivery performance across EMEA
  • Take ownership of inventory optimisation projects

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

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

The Successful Applicant

  • 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

What's on Offer

  • Challenging international role with EMEA scope
  • Opportunity to become a key player between Supply Chain, Logistics and Operations
  • Broad and versatile position combining planning, analysis, reporting and stakeholder management
  • Competitive salary with fringe benefits such as meal vouchers, pension plan, health insurance, hybrid working (2d/week from home) and extra holidays
Contact
Wim Beke
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7124974

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Inventory Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Ghent
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Wim Beke
Job Reference
JN-102026-7124974
Remote or office
Work from home

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