Inventory Planner, Japan

RS Group plc • Hodogaya Ward, Kanagawa • Posted June 10, 2026

About the Role

Location: Yokohama, Japan


Report to: Operations Manager, Japan and Korea

Role Purpose:

  • Overseeing and managing inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory.

  • Focused on reducing customer backorders involves overseeing and executing strategies to optimize inventory levels and minimize backorders.

    • What you will be doing in this role:


    Inventory Management:

  • Analyzing historical sales data, demand forecasts, and inventory trends to develop market inventory replenishment plans. This includes identifying patterns and seasonality in demand, as well as monitoring inventory turnover rates and aging stock.

  • Ensuring effective and timely replenishment takes place by maintaining optimal inventory levels. This involves setting appropriate reorder points, safety stock levels, and lead times based on demand forecasts and supplier lead times. Reg...