Inventory Leader - Value Chain Management (m/f/d) - 884353/1
hace 1 día
Barcelona
For our international client we are looking for an Inventory Leader - Value Chain Management (m/f/d). Duration: 24 months (possibility of extension) Location: Spain (Alicante or Barcelona) or Poland (Warsaw) Workload: 100% Hybrid role Purpose of the role • Ensure inventory, DRP, replenishment, material master data and daily operational processes are followed, and act as the subject matter expert for global standards., • Lead cross-functional daily management and escalations to protect service, production continuity, cash flow and inventory health., • Drive Materials Management improvement programs using SAP, data warehouse insights, analytics, Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement methods., • Drive Launch Material Readiness at the DCs, • Support Ad-Hoc Information Requests Responsibilities • Ensure global inventory management processes are followed and act as the SME for SAP-enabled inventory, DRP, replenishment and material master data standards., • Facilitate daily Supply Chain Operations management meetings, including preparation of inventory and shortage inputs, documentation of decisions, action tracking and escalation follow-up., • Manage shortage escalations by assessing root cause, potential shortage impact, customer/service risk and production risk, then coordinating mitigation actions with Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service, Quality, Finance and regional Materials Managers., • Coordinate raw material and production allocation decisions when demand/supply constraints require prioritization across plants, markets, customers or product families., • Review, challenge and approve scrapping requests for obsolete, surplus or non-conforming inventory in line with finance, quality and inventory governance requirements., • Work closely with Regional Materials Managers to develop and execute annual inventory plans that support service, business cash flow and risk objectives., • Manage and continuously improve global Materials Management dashboards and ad hoc reporting, including DC inventory coverage, potential shortage impact, inventory risks/opportunities and monthly supply chain variance analysis., • Use SAP, data warehouse and other reporting tools to support demand netting, multi-plant DRP, replenishment decisions, scenario analysis and root-cause analysis., • Build and lead communities of practice and indirectly influence cross-functional stakeholders without formal authority to sustain global inventory standards and drive adoption. Requirements Education • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or relevant field., • Training in inventory management, supply chain planning, Lean/Six Sigma problem solving or equivalent practical experience., • Master’s degree or APICS CPIM/CSCP certification (nice to have)., • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt; additional data analytics or project management training (nice to have). Work experience • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a global or regional supply chain, materials management, inventory management or planning role., • SAP experience in inventory, planning or replenishment processes., • Understanding of multi-plant DRP networks and manufacturing environments (GC, DC, OC) for demand netting and replenishment., • Hands-on experience with inventory management, shortage escalation, raw material/production allocation and replenishment execution., • Data warehouse experience and ability to use reporting data to support business decisions., • Solid understanding of Material Master Data and it’s impact on operations, • Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement experience., • Experience with PFEP deployment, Kanban and pull-based replenishment (nice to have)., • Experience with global standards deployment, training and cross-regional process governance (nice to have). Personal competencies • Strong analytical skills and ability to think strategically across the end-to-end value chain., • Structured problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail., • Ability to prioritize under pressure and make fact-based recommendations during shortage or allocation situations., • Strong ownership, follow-through and results orientation., • Scenario planning and risk/opportunity management capabilities (nice to have). Social competencies • Indirect leadership and influencing skills., • Skills and experience with leading without authority across functions and regions., • Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills., • Experience with training, presentations and deployment of global standards., • Internal networking skills and community-building capabilities., • Conflict management and negotiation skills in high-priority supply situations (nice to have). Leadership competencies • Functional leadership experience in cross-functional projects, communities of practice or daily management routines., • Ability to align stakeholders, clarify decisions and follow up actions across planning, manufacturing, procurement, finance, quality, customer service and regional teams., • Direct people leadership experience (nice to have). Professional competencies • Inventory Management, Inventory Entitlement and replenishment expertise., • SAP, Data Warehouse and reporting experience; knowledge of BW, SAP or IRIS as reporting tools., • Understanding of multi-plant DRP, demand netting, manufacturing constraints and replenishment logic., • Material Master Data Management and planning parameter governance., • Advanced analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable inventory decisions., • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, including advanced pivot tables and macros., • Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement methods., • Power BI, SQL, Looker or equivalent analytics/reporting tool experience (nice to have)., • Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA or advanced planning tools (nice to have). Languages • English: Excellent, • German (nice to have) IT skills • MS Office, advanced Excel, SAP R/3 or equivalent SAP ERP, SAP BW / Business Warehouse or other data warehouse/reporting environment., • Power BI, IRIS, SQL/Looker or other visualization and analytical tools (nice to have). Further requirements • Ability to travel internationally as required and work across time zones with global and regional stakeholders., • APICS CPIM/CSCP certified and/or Lean Six Sigma certified (nice to have).