Parts Inventory Planning Specialist

About the role

Doğuş Otomotiv, Turkey's leading automotive importer and distributor representing 18 international brands, is hiring a Parts Inventory Planning Assistant Specialist for its Parts Operations Department. The role uses statistical models to forecast parts and accessories demand and keeps inventory balanced so that customer needs are met.

Key responsibilities

• Use statistical models to forecast future parts and accessories demand for the brands represented by Doğuş Otomotiv, ensuring high availability, good inventory turnover and customer satisfaction.
• Identify and address demand and supply risks by sharing findings with stakeholders and taking action.
• Prepare and send daily orders for unmet demand to suppliers, and monitor and control orders and daily operations.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with suppliers about orders.
• Track and improve key performance indicators such as parts availability and inventory turnover.
• Prepare regular analyses, reports and presentations to support decision-making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, digitalization and automation initiatives in planning processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Management Engineering.
• Advanced written and verbal English.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving and proactive mindset.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Self-motivated, organized, with strong follow-up and execution skills and excellent communication.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, with sophisticated Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis and reporting).

What we offer

• Career and development opportunities, including the GO Gelişim Okulu learning platform, language support and help pursuing a master's degree.
• In-house entrepreneurship through project teams and the Invendo startup opportunity.
• Hybrid work model with up to 3 days a week working remotely.
• GoWell benefits for you and your family, including fitness support, social clubs, volunteer programs, psychological counseling, dietitian services, daycare support and partnerships with private education institutions.