Global Inventory Manager

Resideo • Golden Valley, MN

97d

About The Position

The Global Inventory Manager will lead the development of governance of standardized global inventory processes, reviews and performance routines to drive world-class product availability and optimized inventory turns. The role will work cross functionally with demand planning, supply manufacturing and logistics teams to proactively identify and resolve inventory imbalances – ensuring the right stock, in the right place, at the right time. The Global Inventory Manager will be accountable for aligning inventory strategies with business goals to improve service levels reduce working capital and mitigate supply chain risk.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain management, inventory management, planning, purchasing, or sourcing within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of leading inventory reduction initiatives and driving process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end initiatives along with the technical skills to drive implementation.
• Experience with ERP systems and developing supply chain analytics.
• Proven experience influencing leaders/stakeholders and driving cross-functional collaboration in a global organization.

Nice To Haves

• Project management certification(s)
• Lean/Six Sigma belt(s)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills
• Intelligent risk-taking ability and self awareness
• Experience leading teams or serving as a people manager
• One who operates with a global mindset at the organization level
• Elite technical/analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sourcing and factory Planner/Buyers to identify vendor stocking opportunities.
• Drive accountability for timely implementation of vendor stocking projects across the ISC enterprise.
• Continuously improve inventory visibility and control processes globally through standardized reporting in partnership with IT Analytics team.
• Enhance Global inventory reports to show historical trends and use data as an indicator of opportunity.
• Partner with Finance, Factory inventory champions, and Supply Planning business partners to develop monthly inventory forecasts for raw material, WIP, intransit, and finished goods.
• Secure from demand planning accurate forecasts needed to optimize global inventory levels to balance service and cost.
• Perform monthly inventory analytics of prior inventory results with root cause analysis on deltas to the forecast.
• Present to ISC Leadership teams an update on current inventory, forecasted inventory, and status of inventory projects with analysis and insights.
• Participate in the MEIO safety stock planning process to support service levels, cost and working capital targets.
• Analyze Lead-time and MOQ reduction opportunities.

Benefits

• Life and health insurance
• Life assistance program
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plans
• Vacation & holidays

What This Job Offers

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