Manager of Inventory Planning executing inventory strategy and leading a team at Sartorius. Ensuring efficient demand fulfillment while meeting capital targets and optimizing inventory levels.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the inventory planning team, providing strategic direction and day-to-day guidance
Further lead global inventory optimization initiatives and provide visibility of target inventory achievement
Take full responsibility achieving inventory targets
Develop and implement inventory planning strategies to optimize stock levels across multiple locations and product categories like components and (semi) finished products
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in inventory management processes and systems
Improve and implement global inventory policies (e.g. shelf-life handling and scrapping)
Collaborate cross-functionally with demand planning, procurement, sales, finance, operations teams and IT to ensure alignment of supply and demand
Ensure efficient use of ERP and planning tools to support accurate data analysis and decision-making
Identify and mitigate inventory risks and develop contingency plan
Requirements
A successfully completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field
Several years of experience in inventory planning, Supply Chain Management, or Controlling | Finance
Confident leader with a global mind, an open, collaborative style, able to inspire and unite physical and remote teams into a cohesive, high-performing group
Building strong cross-functional relationships to align inventory strategies with business goals, influencing and negotiating to drive consensus and deliver results
Communicates clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels, fostering transparency and trust
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset and high numerical affinity
Proficient in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Celonis)
Business fluent in English, German or French will be a plus
Willingness to travel globally (max. 20%)
Benefits
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings, coaching for managers
Work life balance: Remote options, flextime, flexible work schedules, sabbaticals
Large, modern campus: Open office spaces, terraces, company restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options, cozy Italian bistro with ice cream sales, fitness studio and daycare center
Travel benefits: Car leasing, bike leasing, large free parking garage, good bus connections
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