Inventory Planning Analyst​/Scheduling Planner

Job Overview

This role combines inventory analytics and reporting (75%) with remanufacturing and CKD scheduling responsibilities (25%) to optimize inventory performance, supplier coordination, and operational execution across the supply chain.

• Manage Distributor Returns activities, including request analysis, disposition decisions, tracking, and communication with internal and external customers.
• Deliver inventory reporting and analysis, including weekly and monthly reports and month‑end reporting to KMT and KLTD Parts Reman Promotion Division.
• Support Retail Inventory Management (RIM) activities to improve inventory performance and visibility.
• Maintain and update systems related to supplier contact and master data.
• Track, report, and drive reduction of Aged Work‑In‑Process (WIP) at depots.
• Produce daily KPI reporting to support operational decision‑making.
• Load and maintain parts books within required systems.
• Perform CKD scheduling and support remanufacturing planning activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Analytics, Operations, Finance, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in inventory management, planning, scheduling, supply chain analytics, or a related analytical role.
• Demonstrated ability to validate supplier or facility commitments, interpret planning and performance signals, and translate capacity constraints into actionable planning inputs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert complex supplier and inventory data into practical insights.
• Effective communication skills, including experience presenting risks, trade‑offs, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, evolving environments and help define or improve processes.
• Proficiency with BI and reporting tools, including contributing to report and dashboard framework design.
• Experience with inventory systems, planning tools, or ERP environments strongly preferred.
• Prior exposure to manufacturing, remanufacturing, or parts operations is a plus.

• Hiring Range – This role pays $64,640 - $70,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.
• Company Benefits – Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, 401k and savings programs, vacation and holidays, employee assistance, disability, life insurance, and learning & development programs.

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion.

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries.

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.