Material Planner Analyst

SUMMARY:
Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for inventory optimisation and dealer performance?

POSITION INFO:
We are seeking a confident, analytical Retail Parts Management Analyst to strengthen dealer support and enhance overall customer experience within a dynamic, global environment.

This role is designed to optimise retail parts inventory across a defined Area of Responsibility, ensuring the right parts are available at the right location at the right time. You will work closely with dealers and internal stakeholders to improve ordering practices, inventory health, and overall aftermarket performance. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will deliver structured RPM services, facilitate business reviews, track key inventory metrics, and provide actionable insights through continuous data analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with dealers and aftermarket teams to drive business goals and improve parts ordering practices
• Analyse and optimise inventory performance metrics within your assigned region
• Maintain and adjust system parameters within the ordering platform
• Deliver structured business meetings and presentations to dealer stakeholders
• Provide data-driven insights to improve availability, profitability, and customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to support ongoing process enhancements

• A strong communicator (written and verbal) with excellent presentation skills
• Highly analytical, with solid data management and reporting capability
• Confident, professional, and able to influence without authority
• Able to work independently while managing multiple stakeholders
• Customer-focused with strong relationship management skills
• Experience in aftermarket operations or dealer-facing environments (advantageous)
• Industry: Heavy machinery
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (preference for data/analytics focus)