Inventory Deployment Specialist - Supply Chain Center

Seniority Level: Entry level

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Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes global classics like Stella Artois and Corona, and well-known favorites such as Samson, Leffe, and Hoegaarden. We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy. We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.​
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That’s Who We Are: Come and OWN IT.

What's in it for you:

• Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health
• Competitive parental leave and pension contributions (2,5%)
• 25 days holidays per year
• Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall wellbeing (Accident, Health and Luggage insurance, discounted services like HP Market, Multisport Card, GS Pharmaceuticals, etc.)
• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands
• Meal vouchers
• Employee networks to support diversity and inclusion
• Global Bonus
• 26 weeks paid leave for mothers

The Role:

As an Inventory Deployment Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time and at the lowest cost, guaranteeing product availability for internal and external customers across the assigned supply network. Working in a dynamic international environment, you will manage inventory deployment and stock balancing across multiple locations, collaborate with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Logistics, Commercial, Finance and Brewery Operations, and drive operational excellence through continuous improvement and process optimisation.

What will you be doing:

• Coordinate the deployment of finished goods and empties across breweries, warehouses, co-packing, re-packing, cross-brewing and external production locations.
• Create, validate and publish stock transfer plans and orders, balancing inventory levels, service requirements and logistics costs.
• Monitor stock availability, inventory health, stock age and obsolescence risks, taking proactive action to prevent shortages, excess stock and supply chain losses.
• Balance stock levels while considering production constraints, transport capacity, warehouse occupancy, loading capabilities and customer demand.
• Perform Availability to Promise (ATP) checks and adjust deployment plans to ensure optimal stock positioning across the assigned network.
• Manage inbound container planning and cost validation, ensuring efficient and cost-effective inventory movements.
• Monitor key performance indicators, including Service Level, On Time In Full (OTIF), stock age and Variable Logistics Costs, identifying performance gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with Scheduling, Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Order Management, Front Office, Transport Planning and Logistics Operations to ensure effective stock deployment and service delivery.
• Investigate and resolve stock shortages, overstock situations, warehouse capacity constraints and transport execution issues, acting as a key point of contact for inventory-related escalations and stakeholder requests.
• Conduct root cause analysis and 5 Whys investigations, implementing corrective actions to improve inventory performance and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to operational excellence through Logistics Excellence Program standards, management system routines, KPI reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead or support operational projects, process improvements, automation, robotics, new business integrations and system implementations.
• Support the testing, deployment and stabilisation of new systems and processes, helping ensure successful implementation and adoption.
• Provide timely reporting, KPI tracking and performance analysis to support decision-making and business performance.
• Support cost optimisation and Zero Based Budgeting initiatives by preventing inventory losses, avoiding unnecessary stock movements and improving transport utilisation, including reducing the planning of partially loaded trucks.

What you will bring:

• A degree in Logistics, a higher level of education or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in Logistics or Supply Chain, preferably within the FMCG industry, with experience in stock management, planning, scheduling or transport.
• A good understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and inventory management principles.
• Experience working in a shared services, process-oriented or multicultural environment would be an advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience using SAP, with knowledge of Power BI and its application in reporting and performance analysis.
• Experience using planning software such as O9 would be an advantage.
• The ability to create and use AI agents would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, investigate performance gaps and implement effective solutions.
• A strong ownership mindset and customer focus, with the ability to take responsibility for assigned KPIs and drive results.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions in a multicultural environment.
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands and remain effective under pressure.
• A proactive, continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in operational excellence, process optimisation and cost efficiency.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, service levels and business continuity.
• Flexibility to adapt working hours to business needs, including team deadlines, seasonal activity and the bank holiday calendar of the country you support.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of an additional European language, such as French, German or Dutch, would be an advantage.

Build your career with us

We recruit for mindset, ambition, cultural fit, and growth opportunities.​
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UNIQUE CULTURE ​

We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy. We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.​

BRANDS EVERYONE LOVES ​

We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites. ​

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES ​

Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.​

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