Inventory Manager The Inventory Manager is responsible for planning, directing, controlling, and evaluating all or most inventory planning and control activities for BPGOM account. The Inventory manager implements the corporate Inventory Control program and monitors all results to ensure Great Inventory equals Great Productivity. Who We Are: GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. Your role on the team: Strategic Inventory Planning: Develop and implement inventory strategies to optimize stock levels, reduce costs, and meet operational demands. Inventory Forecasting: Use historical data, market trends, and project requirements to forecast inventory needs accurately. Vendor and Supplier Inventory Management: Coordinate with suppliers to ensure accurate counts Stock Level Optimization: Monitor inventory levels across multiple locations to minimize overstocking or stockouts. Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and Technology Integration: Leverage inventory management software to track, analyze, and report on stock movements and performance metrics. Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks in inventory processes and implement measures to minimize disruptions. Budget Oversight: Manage inventory budgets and align purchasing decisions with financial goals. Collaboration Across Departments: Work closely with procurement, operations, and logistics teams to ensure seamless supply chain integration. Inventory Auditing and Reporting: Conduct regular audits to verify stock accuracy and prepare detailed inventory reports for senior management. Sustainability Initiatives: Promote environmentally responsible inventory practices, such as waste reduction and resource optimization. Training and Development: Lead and mentor inventory management staff, ensuring team alignment with company objectives and best practices. Crisis Management: Develop contingency plans for inventory-related emergencies, including supply chain disruptions or unplanned demand surges. Innovation and Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance inventory management processes through automation, technology, or new methodologies. Manage and control cycle counting activities to maintain inventory accuracy and identify discrepancies. Planning and Overseeing Variances - investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures. Inventory management of cost avoidance and savings Manage and control Investment Recovery about Surplus Declaration Form, Authority to Negotiate, Partner approval, status Investment Recovery. Develop and implement strategies for the efficient disposal of surplus assets, optimizing returns. Analyzes unusual and non-recurring client problems requiring action. Manage the employee life cycle including selection, and monitor daily employee performance, objectives, and development.