Manager, Inventory Optimization

The Manager Inventory Optimization is responsible for leading the region's inventory optimization processes/technologies/capabilities across all categories. The manager is the Inventory Projection Process owner & Subject Matter Expert - leveraging existing tools and support teams in implementing cross-functional optimization strategies to achieve targets. The candidate will possess the ability to work with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including executive level, and be adept at relationship building. This candidate will be a self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within a matrix environment.

• Manage short- & long-term inventory strategy using the existing reports, tools & processes and developing new reports, tools & processes in order to define the right inventory targets and drive action across the businesses towards achieving those targets.
• Define the right inventory targets, develop and drive implementation plans and institute the required business processes to ensure sustainable improvements to inventory are delivered to the business.
• Develop the ideal inventory targets and implementation plan the individual will need to be able to influence peers towards driving action, coach & develop indirect team members on inventory to create a culture focused on inventory and to drive decision making aligned with the strategy defined.
• Develop and conduct training on inventory processes and develop knowledge at all levels of the organization.
• Navigate change management and adapting processes and tools, considering the differences within each business and as the organization evolves.

• Broad functional experience and knowledge of key processes of Product Management, Demand/Supply management is highly recommended. Inventory management/planning experience is preferred
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills are required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret large amounts of data
• Strong interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with strong influencing and communication skills.
• Ability to understand details of data and to summarize concisely to present, share and influence at all levels of the organization is preferred

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required, ideally with a focus in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Management Information Systems, Finance, or Accounting. An advanced Degree (Master's, MBA, etc.) in a business or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of minimum of five (5) years of relevant business experience is required.