Global Business Process Manager - Inventory & Lifecycle Management

SKF

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

SKF Lubrication Lifetime Solutions BU is enhancing its Demand Chain Center of Excellence and is now looking for a Global Business Process Manager for Inventory & Lifecycle Management. In this global role, you will own the design, governance, and continuous improvement of inventory management across the full product lifecycle - from new product introduction (NPI), through active life, to phase out and end of life (EOL). Your focus will be on global standards, policies, capability building, and system enablement to ensure best in class, harmonized inventory practices worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Ample experience in inventory management, lifecycle planning, or supply chain planning in a multi-site or global environment
• In-depth practical knowledge in inventory optimization, segmentation, replenishment models, and lifecycle controls
• Experienced in designing, deploying, and governing global processes
• Experience in working with ERP and advanced planning systems supporting inventory and planning processes
• Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to translate complex concepts into clear business guidance
• Solid communication skills, with fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Experience leading cross functional initiatives and change in complex, global organizations and experience working across cultures and time zones

Nice To Haves

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar certification will be considered meritorious
• Experience with advanced planning or inventory solutions such as SAP IBP / S4, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, OMP, or similar

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously develop the global inventory lifecycle management process, including standards, policies, and KPIs
• Define global frameworks for inventory segmentation, stocking strategies, replenishment models, and lifecycle transitions (NPI, active life, phase out/EOL)
• Establish governance and KPI structures for inventory turns, working capital, service level compliance, SLOB, and phase out health
• Orchestrate lifecycle reviews with cross functional stakeholders across Product, Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, and Commercial
• Partner with IT to define functional requirements and support implementation of planning and inventory management system capabilities
• Ensure consistent and transparent data and parameter governance for inventory related master data across the network
• Act as a change agent, supporting adoption of standardized inventory and lifecycle processes across regions and building demand planning capabilities through e.g. sharing of best practices

Benefits

• opportunity to define inventory and lifecycle management approaches across Lubrication while working with diverse teams and ample professional growth prospects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior