Sr Director, Inventory Planning & Supply Chain Optimization

Full-time - Senior

Annapolis, MD

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Director of Inventory Management and Supply Chain Optimization is responsible for overseeing and enhancing inventory management operations across the FUJIFILM network. This strategic role requires strong leadership and analytical skills to optimize inventory levels, improve supply chain processes, and ensure alignment with financial targets, ultimately impacting profitability and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement effective inventory management strategies including demand forecasting, inventory planning, replenishment, and allocation processes.
• Optimize inventory levels by analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and demand patterns.
• Monitor inventory performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and lead the annual and seasonal inventory planning processes.
• Set inventory targets and strategies each month in line with working capital and financial targets.
• Oversee and execute supply chain transformation processes and project pipeline management.
• Lead initiatives to improve supply chain maturity, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Drive process improvement, technology adoption, and best practice implementation.
• Ensure supply chain leaders are trained on the latest tools and methodologies.
• Communicate critical issues and developments to the executive leadership team.
• Deploy mitigation strategies to avoid supply chain shortfalls.
• Manage supply chain data and report on operational and financial performance.
• Track and report cost savings and working capital improvements.
• Identify gaps in policies, processes, and procedures.
• Develop supplier relationships for mutual benefit.
• Develop business resiliency plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• 10 years' experience in Supply Chain/Logistics in a senior management role
• Experience with supply chain transformation and process improvement
• Industry experience in Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Pharma, Medical Device, or Consumer Products
• Ability to assess and mitigate risk.

Nice-to-haves

• Influencing
• Relationship Building
• Analytical acuity
• Collaboration

Benefits

• $170,000 - $180,000 salary depending on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off