Junior Inventory Planner

Job Description:

About Terex:

Terex is a global manufacturer of material processing products and services that deliver lifecycle solutions to maximize customer return on investment. Terex delivers lifecycle solutions to a broad range of industries including construction infrastructure manufacturing shipping transportation refining energy utility quarrying and more information about Terex its products and services visit

Title Junior Inventory Planner

Reports to Forecasting & Inventory Planning Manager

Location: Louisville KY

The Junior Inventory Planner supports inventory planning and replenishment activities to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability across Terex Parts Distribution operations. Working closely with Inventory Planners Purchasing Materials Management and Supply Chain teams this role is responsible for analyzing inventory performance maintaining planning parameters supporting demand forecasting activities and identifying opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and service levels.

This position is ideal for an early-career supply chain professional who is analytical detail-oriented and interested in developing expertise in inventory planning forecasting and supply chain operations.

The Junior Inventory Planner will gain exposure to planning systems inventory optimization practices and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to inventory health customer satisfaction and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Statistics Operations Management Logistics Finance Engineering or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.

• 0-3 years of experience in inventory planning supply chain materials management purchasing logistics or data analysis.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including Pivot Tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).

• Exposure to inventory planning forecasting purchasing or supply chain concepts.

• Experience using inventory planning tools such as Syncron or similar systems.

• Experience with Power BI SQL or other reporting and analytics tools.

• Understanding of inventory management principles forecasting and replenishment processes.

• Manufacturing or distribution environment experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support inventory planning activities to maintain target inventory levels and product availability.

• Review inventory performance and identify inventory shortages excess inventory and obsolescence risks.

• Assist with demand forecasting and inventory projection activities using historical data and business inputs.

• Maintain planning system parameters inventory settings and master data accuracy.

• Monitor supplier lead times and support data maintenance activities.

• Analyze inventory trends and recommend actions to improve service levels and inventory efficiency.

• Collaborate with Purchasing Operations Sales and Supply Chain teams to address supply and inventory challenges.

• Support excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory reduction initiatives.

• Assist with inventory planning for new product introductions and product phase-outs.

• Generate reports and dashboards to support inventory reviews and decision-making.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and system performance.

• Support inventory management across assigned product categories brands or locations.

Travel

• Up to 10% travel as business needs require.

Why Join Us

We are a global company and our culture is defined byour Values Integrity Respect Improvement Servant Leadership Courage and Citizenship.

We offer competitive salaries Team Member bonus private healthcare paid holidays 401k life insurance LinkedIn Learning

For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link! Careers Terex Corporate

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role. If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications we still encourage you to apply.

To apply for this role and view all available positions within Terex please visit our careers page:

Terex is an equal opportunity employer and appointments are based on merit. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of our community.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions serving essential sectors such as emergency services waste and recycling utilities and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehiclesincluding fire ambulance and recreational vehiclesalongside waste collection vehicles materials processing machinery mobile elevating work platforms and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe India and Asia Pacific Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations invest in innovation leverage our diversified portfolio and deliver consistent profitable growth for our shareholders.

For more information please visit .

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting engaging developing and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values Integrity Respect Improvement Servant Leadership Courage and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive supportive non-discriminatory and safe workplace for all team members. To that end we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued listened to and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our an Equal Opportunity Employer employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability including disabled veterans you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at .

The Company offers competitive salaries advancement opportunities and a full range of benefits including paid vacation 401(k) medical dental and vision.

Required Experience:

Junior IC