Inventory Planner

Company Description Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future. Job Description Job Summary The Chemsure Inventory Planner leads the coordination and strategic management of inventory planning, asset returns, and fleet optimization initiatives across the Chemsure program within Veolia. This position serves as the primary subject matter expert for inventory and asset reverse logistics, driving cross-functional alignment with production, sales, commercial, and finance teams to ensure efficient ordering, planning, scheduling and execution. The role owns accurate asset records and takes initiative in identifying and executing continuous improvement opportunities that reduce cost, improve service, and enhance cash performance across the North American network. Cross-Functional Partnerships Production Plant Commercial / Sales Team Warehouse & Logistics Finance Essential Functions Lead cross-functional projects and drive process improvement initiatives from identification through implementation, delivering measurable results in cost, service, and operational efficiency Own and continuously optimize route planning for delivery specialists, applying data-driven analysis to maximize fleet efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and ensure service quality such as on-time performance Direct daily and weekly inventory planning and asset return scheduling to production facilities, ensuring alignment with customer demand signals and operational capacity Serve as the primary analyst for fleet and inventory KPIs — building and maintaining reporting frameworks, identifying trends, and presenting actionable insights to leadership Lead S&OP alignment with the NAM Commercial team, translating demand forecasts and customer-specific needs into accurate inventory and manufacturing usage rates Own and maintain customer asset records and master data in SAP, ensuring accuracy across all asset ownership, movement, and return transactions Develop and manage annual working budgets for inventory planning operations using comprehensive data analysis and forward-looking business trend assessment Drive continuous improvement by staying current with industry best practices, leading implementation of changes that enhance fleet and inventory planning effectiveness, and evaluating new tools and technologies Manage SAP architecture updates and purchase order processing related to warehousing expansion and logistics infrastructure changes Provide formal knowledge transfer and training to team members on purchasing processes, cross-departmental workflows, and system procedures as headcount grows Initiate and enforce communication cadence with sales representatives and commercial partners regarding inventory needs, asset pickups, and return logistics Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills for data modeling, KPI reporting, and operational analysis Knowledge of DOT regulations applicable to freight and logistics operations Strong organizational and communication skills; proven ability to lead complex, multi-party logistics workflows independently Ability to engage and lead multiple competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment MRP experience and ERP system proficiency, preferably SAP, including master data maintenance and PO processing Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process knowledge and demonstrated cross-functional collaboration experience Data analytics and problem-solving skills; ability to translate data into operational decisions and drive them to completion Preferred: Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification Prior supply chain operations and chemical manufacturing experience Project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to drive change across functions and organizational levels Education & Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in logistics, supply chain, or inventory planning, including demonstrated ownership of planning functions and cross-functional coordination Preferred: APICS, CPIM, or Lean/Six Sigma certification Experience supporting multi-site or national-scale logistics operations Chemical manufacturing, specialty chemical, or industrial services background Additional Information At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include: Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $60,000-$70,000 USD Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1! Life Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Parental Leave 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching! Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts AD&D Insurance Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. ****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity**** Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination. Contract type: Standard