Global Inventory Manager (F / M / D)

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• Make recommendations and implement global inventory policies, targets, and governance (e.g., safety stock, reorder points, segmentation
• Balance service levels, cost, and risk across regions and product lines.
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives using data analytics and forecasting inputs.
Inventory Planning & Control
• Oversee inventory levels across plants, warehouses, and distribution centers globally.
• Monitor and manage key metrics: inventory turns, DOH (days on hand), excess & obsolete (E&O), and service levels.
• Ensure alignment between demand planning, supply planning, and production scheduling.
S&OP / IBP Integration
• Act as the inventory SME within S&OP / Integrated Business Planning processes.
• Translate demand and supply variability into inventory strategies and buffers.
• Provide scenario analysis and risk mitigation plans.
Network & Material Flow Optimization
• Optimize inventory positioning across the global network (plants, hubs, regional DCs).
• Support footprint changes, new product introductions, and ramp-ups as requetsed.
• Improve material flow and reduce lead times.
Systems & Data Management
• Ensure data accuracy across ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Drive standardization of inventory parameters and master data governance.
• Implement digital tools for inventory visibility and analytics.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Procurement on supplier lead times and MOQ impacts.
• Work with Operations to align production cadence and inventory buffers.
• Collaborate with Finance on working capital targets and reporting as requested.
Continuous Improvement
• Lead initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
• Drive Lean / Six Sigma projects focused on inventory efficiency.
• Establish best practices and standard work across global sites., Please wait...
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  7+ years of progressive experience in global supply planning, production planning, or materials management.
• Demonstrated experience in multi-site and multi-region planning environments.
• Strong influence skills in matrix organizations without direct authority.
• Advanced experience in supply-demand balancing, capacity planning, and inventory optimization.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related discipline.
  
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• Global Supply Chain & Planning Teams
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• Procurement / Strategic Sourcing
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