Description

• Generate and distribute comprehensive Materials/Purchasing reports including:
• Unplanned inventory vs. Open Orders analysis
• Slow moving and obsolete inventory identification reports
• Global inventory dashboard updates and distribution
• Develop and maintain KPIs for global inventory performance metrics and accountability tracking
• Create executive-level reporting for VP leadership on inventory trends, risks, and opportunities
• Analyze inventory variances and provide root cause analysis for performance gaps
• Monitor inventory velocity and identify optimization opportunities across all locations

• Lead monthly global inventory meetings with global materials managers and finance representatives
• Facilitate global scrap review meetings ensuring proper disposal authorization and cost recovery
• Drive accountability among global materials managers for inventory performance targets through influence and expertise
• Review and challenge global obsolete inventory recommendations and disposition strategies
• Establish inventory performance standards and ensure consistent application across all facilities through consensus building
• Coordinate inventory policy compliance and best practice implementation

• Manage and lead inventory optimization projects from initiation through completion, ensuring deliverables meet business objectives and timelines
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource requirements for inventory improvement initiatives across global operations
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams including materials managers, finance, IT, and operations stakeholders
• Track project progress and milestones, providing regular updates to executive leadership and stakeholders
• Lead project meetings and communications to ensure alignment and momentum on inventory-related initiatives
• Drive change management for inventory process improvements and system implementations through structured project methodologies

• Lead through expertise and influence to drive inventory performance improvements across global materials managers
• Facilitate consensus building among stakeholders with competing priorities and different regional perspectives
• Build credibility through data accuracy and insightful analysis that supports decision-making
• Influence change management for inventory policies and best practices without direct authority
• Navigate organizational complexity to achieve inventory objectives through relationship building and expertise

• Collaborate with Finance on inventory budget reviews and variance analysis
• Support inventory reserve valuations and provide operational context for financial assessments
• Provide inventory impact analysis for budget planning and forecasting processes
• Review monthly inventory financial performance against targets and budgets

• Process PO receipts in ERP system ensuring accurate and timely inventory updates
• Maintain data accuracy across all inventory-related system transactions
• Generate ad-hoc reports from ERP system to support operational decision-making
• Support system improvements and process enhancement initiatives

• Present to executive leadership on inventory performance, trends, and strategic recommendations with confidence and expertise
• Build relationships with global materials managers to influence consistent inventory management practices
• Drive change through influence rather than authority, using data and insights to motivate action
• Lead cross-functional projects related to inventory optimization through expertise and stakeholder engagement
• Maintain stakeholder communication on inventory initiatives, risks, and performance updates across all organizational levels

• Minimum 5-7 years of inventory management, materials planning, or supply chain analytics experience
• 3+ years experience in global or multi-site inventory operations
• Proven track record managing executive-level reporting and presentations
• Project management experience with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives from conception to completion
• Advanced Excel proficiency including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas, and data visualization
• ERP system expertise (M3/Infor, SAP, or similar enterprise systems)
• Business intelligence tools experience (QlikView, Power BI, Tableau preferred)
• Statistical analysis capabilities for inventory performance trending
• Analytical thinking with strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
• Project leadership skills for leading cross-functional inventory improvement initiatives without direct authority
• Attention to detail with high accuracy in data analysis and reporting
• Influence and relationship building skills to drive results without direct authority over global teams
• Change management capabilities with ability to build consensus and drive adoption of new processes
• Global perspective with understanding of multi-site inventory challenges and solutions
• Financial acumen to understand inventory's impact on company financial performance
• Matrix organization experience with demonstrated success leading without direct authority

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification or similar supply chain credentials
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credentials
• Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Administration
• Six Sigma or Lean certification with process improvement experience
• International business experience with understanding of global trade and inventory implications
• Manufacturing environment experience with understanding of production planning impact on inventory