Senior Manager, Global Inventory Process Owner

Integra LifeSciences•Princeton, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care. The Global Inventory Process Leader (Sr. Manager) is responsible for defining, standardizing, and continuously improving inventory management processes across the global supply chain network. This role ensures governance, compliance, and optimization of inventory policies to achieve service level targets while minimizing working capital. The position partners with regional planning teams, finance, operations, and IT to drive process excellence, digital enablement, and inventory health initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
10+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain planning, or related roles.
Expertise in ERP/APS systems (SAP, Kinaxis, OMP) and advanced analytics tools.
Strong understanding of S&OP/IBP processes and inventory optimization techniques.
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Define global inventory management standards, policies, and governance frameworks; ensure compliance across all regions.
Develop and maintain global inventory strategies for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; drive initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining service levels.
Establish and monitor KPIs for inventory health, turns, and working capital; provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership for trade-offs between service and cost.
Lead implementation of advanced inventory planning tools and analytics; champion automation and predictive modeling for inventory optimization.
Partner with supply planning, demand planning, finance, and operations to align inventory targets with business objectives; facilitate global forums for inventory governance and continuous improvement.
Identify process gaps and implement best practices to enhance inventory visibility and control; benchmark against industry standards and integrate innovative solutions.