Inventory Planning Manager
Company | Palo Alto Networks |
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Location | Santa Clara, CA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s, MBA |
Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field; MBA or relevant certification preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain analytics, or related roles with strong exposure to excess and obsolete inventory management.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence cross-functional teams.
- Proven track record of driving inventory optimization and reducing financial risk.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
- Must be local to be SF Bay area.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive the end-to-end process of E&O inventory analysis, reporting, and assessment across multiple product lines and business units.
- Develop and maintain advanced analytical models to identify excess and obsolete inventory trends, root causes, and potential financial impacts.
- Collaborate closely with demand planning, procurement, sales, and finance teams to validate findings and develop actionable inventory reduction strategies.
- Lead periodic inventory health reviews and provide recommendations for inventory adjustments, write-offs, or liquidation.
- Monitor inventory performance metrics and KPIs related to excess and obsolete stock, reporting progress and risks to senior management.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending process changes or technology enhancements to improve E&O visibility and control.
- Manage and refine inventory segmentation and classification criteria to better predict and mitigate future E&O risks.
- Facilitate cross-functional communication and training to promote inventory ownership and accountability throughout the supply chain.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or relevant certification preferred.