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Incora

Aerospace and defense supply chain provider

Inventory Planner

Full-TimePosted on 10/22/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
West Chester, PA, USA
In Person
Operations & LogisticsInventory Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, supply chain, inventory management, or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated excellence in data and mathematical analysis.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact directly with internal and external customers.
  • Strong follow-through and perseverance to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to adjust to changing priorities, multiple demands, and crises.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to perform detailed research.
  • Expert competency working with integrated data systems and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and intermediate to advanced Word and Excel; Excel work includes spreadsheets, formulas, and importing and exporting files as applicable.
  • Knowledge of Oracle data systems such as JDE or SAP is a plus.
  • Two to five years of experience in inventory management, including demand planning, material requirements planning, forecasting, and sourcing.
  • APICS certification is preferred.
  • Proven experience and working knowledge of the Just in Time supply process.
  • Proven ability to engage in process improvement from plan development through implementation.
  • Strong mathematical skills, problem-solving, and reasoning.
  • Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and advanced formulas.
  • Time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize.
  • Customer focus, independence, drive, and action orientation.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally as part of a team.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and experience using Copilot or other artificial intelligence tools to enhance productivity.
Responsibilities
  • Manage chemical inventory to a dollar target, making decisions that affect purchase quantities and open-to-buy budgets, while following contractual guidelines for designated customer accounts.
  • Use analytical skills to perform inventory management duties with guidance from SIOP management and senior-level inventory planners.
  • Attain key performance metrics related to customer contracts and company financial targets, including minimum/maximum in-stock percentage, inventory turns, and slow-moving inventory.
  • Support inventory dollar targets, organizational financial goals, customer contract metrics, on-time delivery goals, inventory turns, and reduction of slow-moving inventory.
  • Support customer relationships by managing contractual inventory requirements for chemicals and taking autonomous action on customer program forecasts, metrics, and demand trends.
  • Analyze and manage inventory levels at company warehouses and customer onsite warehouses, reviewing stock against customer demand and identifying usage-history and forecast trends and patterns.
  • Manage stagnant and slow-moving inventory and take necessary accountability actions.
  • Determine product availability at regional locations and prepare cost-benefit analyses for stocking versus transferring goods.
  • Manage inventory shortages and exposure, inventory-dollar variance to goals, cost-of-goods-sold to receipt variance, purchase-order delivery planning, and excess or scrap exposure.
  • Participate in Lean improvement events with the Continuous Improvement department to improve planning-tool efficiency.
  • Learn to develop just-in-time stocking and replenishment plans for contracted customer requirements to attain service-level goals, including minimum/maximum in-stock percentages.
  • Work with customers and the Program Management Team to understand production changes and forecasts and adjust customer inventory plans accordingly.
  • Manage inventory turns by maintaining appropriate minimum/maximum inventory levels to optimize inventory carrying costs.
  • Conduct economic reorder quantity analysis as part of minimum/maximum level reviews.
  • Identify back-ordered materials caused by inventory shortages that affect customer production schedules and develop mitigation solutions.
  • Identify sites that vary from inventory-dollar goals and develop recovery plans.
  • Reduce surplus and stagnant inventory by reviewing slow-moving and expiring-material reports.
  • Work with Purchasing, Procurement, Material Support, and other Supply Chain teams to streamline supply chain processes, reduce cycle time, and develop shared understanding of supply-chain opportunities and constraints.
  • Learn to develop and manage ad hoc inventory-management projects with guidance from SIOP management and senior-level inventory planners.
  • Attend customer- or company-sponsored meetings and training as required.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of company products and services, quality requirements, customer plans, and specifications.
  • Represent company vision, values, and objectives in job-related activities and build and maintain customer relationships.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Oracle data systems such as JDE or SAP.
  • APICS certification.

About the company

Incora is a global supply chain solutions provider focused on aerospace and defense. It manages the full end-to-end supply chain for its customers—from procurement and inventory control to logistics and on-site services—while also serving industries like industrial manufacturing, automotive, marine, and pharmaceuticals. The company works by integrating into a customer's business and handling all supply chain tasks, using its network of 68 locations in 19 countries and a workforce of over 4,000 to source parts, store inventory, move goods, and provide hands-on support where needed. What sets Incora apart is its scale and deep aerospace/defense expertise as the world’s largest independent supplier, combined with the ability to embed its services within a customer’s operations and cover global logistics. Its goal is to help customers simplify and strengthen their supply chains, reduce costs, and improve reliability and speed across industries.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lviv, Ukraine

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Textron extended Incora CMS through 2029, signaling sticky recurring revenue.
  • GKN Aerospace renewed a multi-year global partnership in July 2026.
  • Incora expanded India operations in May 2026 and added AI-enabled supply chain tooling.

What critics are saying

  • 2024-2025 uptier litigation exposed capital structure fragility and creditor conflict.
  • Aerospace concentration ties hiring and demand to Boeing, Airbus, Textron, GKN.
  • Any customer consolidation or contract rebid can erode margins fast.

What makes Incora unique

  • Incora embeds supply chain teams inside customers' manufacturing operations worldwide.
  • Its aerospace-focused CMS and hardware management deepen switching costs for OEMs.
  • India MOOWR licensing gives Incora duty-efficient local inventory distribution.
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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Company News

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May 22nd, 2025
Fort Worth Supply Chain Management Co. Incora Adds Veteran CFO Amid Global Expansion, Financial Reset

In December 2024, Incora announced two new facilities: a 200,000-square-foot chemicals warehouse in Sacramento, California, to support its West Coast operations, and a 17,000-square-foot warehouse in Bangalore, India, aimed at serving the region's growing aerospace market.

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May 22nd, 2025
Incora to Showcase Growth at the Paris Airshow 2025

Incora to showcase growth at the Paris Airshow 2025.

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May 22nd, 2025
Incora wins 'Technological Innovation Project of the Year' award

Incora group is thrilled to share that Incora, in partnership with Work Wallet, was awarded technological innovation project of the year at the prestigious 2025 IIRSM risk excellence Awards!

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May 21st, 2025
Incora Announces Michael Turner as New Chief Financial Officer

Incora announces Michael turner as new Chief Financial Officer.

Incora
May 9th, 2025
Incora Has Won a Silver RoSPA Award

Incora group is proud to share some fantastic news; Incora group has been awarded a Silver RoSPA award for its health and safety performance.