Regional Inventory Planner - NAM

Job Description

Work Arrangement: Remote if you are not located in Utah

Job Overview

The Regional Inventory Planner is responsible for designing, executing, and sustaining inventory and replenishment strategies that optimize working capital while supporting customer delivery expectations across the Drilling Products network. This role bridges Commercial, Demand/Supply Planning, and Supply Chain Operations to drive data-informed decisions on stock levels, network responsiveness, and inventory health. The role also supports the GTM in developing accurate demand plans and takes ownership of inventory-related actions within the fixed planning window to ensure agility and responsiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain regionally aligned inventory strategies that support product segmentation, service level goals, and financial targets.

• Collaborate with GTM Leaders and Regional Sales to support demand planning, ensuring customer-driven stocking strategies, particularly for consignment locations, are justified by reliable forecasts and aligned to business priorities.

• Collaborate with GTM leaders and Regional Sales to drive the regionals monthly demand planning process, ensuring forecasts are accurate, customer-driven stocking strategies, especially for consignment locations, are justified by data, and all plans align to business priorities

• Provide input and data to support Value Stream Managers in their ownership of Make-to-Stock (MTS) vs. Make-to-Order (MTO) decisions, working in coordination with Value Stream Leaders and GTM Leaders to align inventory with commercial and operational strategy.

• Align with Planning, Manufacturing, Fulfillment, and Logistics to synchronize replenishment and inventory strategies to optimize customer responsiveness.

• Take the lead in resolving exceptions and change requests within the frozen planning window, including expediting critical orders, adjusting inventory levels, and addressing root causes with cross-functional teams.

• Conduct Inventory Health Reviews and establish S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) cadences to drive timely action and accountability.

• Own dashboards and reporting tools that provide real-time visibility on inventory KPIs across regions and product lines.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory turnover, excess & obsolete, and working capital optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field;

• APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning & Inventory Management) preferred; CSCP also acceptable

• Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory management, supply/demand planning, or related roles in industrial or mining sectors

• Strong understanding of inventory modeling, replenishment planning, and product segmentation

• Experience partnering with Commercial, Product Management, and Manufacturing teams to influence and execute inventory strategies

• ERP/MRP system proficiency (Oracle, SAP, etc.); Power BI or Tableau a plus

• Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex supply chain issues across global networks

Language: English, Spanish would be a plus

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

Talented people are attracted to companies with long-term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance. Boart Longyear offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired, you can expect:

• a strong compensation plan

• medical, vision, and dental program

• retirement program

• employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO)

• employee assistance program

Company Overview

Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world's leading provider of innovative, safe, and productivity-driven drilling equipment and tooling. With a primary focus on mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities-including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals-the Company also supports activities in the energy, oil sands exploration, and environmental sectors.

The Drilling Products division delivers advanced research and development capabilities and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture, market, and service reliable drill rigs, innovative drill string products, rugged performance tooling, durable drilling consumables, and high-quality parts for customers worldwide. These products are engineered to meet the evolving needs of the global drilling industry, offering maximum performance, reliability, and safety in the most demanding conditions.

Our People

At Boart Longyear, people are our most important asset. We recognize that the best ideas emerge through collaboration among individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. That is why we are committed to fostering diverse, inclusive teams and work environments free from discrimination and harassment-spaces where everyone can contribute and be heard.

Our Vision

To create products and solutions that empower the exploration and extraction of minerals to enable life and prosperity.

Our Values

Our success as a business depends on how we operate. The how is the distinctive way in which we conduct our business, guided by our values of:

• Integrity

• Health & Safety

• Teamwork & Diversity

• Customer Focus

• Sustainability

Boart Longyear is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Visit our website, boartlongyear.com and follow Boart Longyear on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview. Please apply online at https://careers.boartlongyear.com/