Global Inventory Lead

Global Inventory Lead

Position Summary

The Global Inventory Lead is responsible for developing and executing inventory strategies that optimize working capital, improve inventory performance, and support customer service objectives across the organization.

This role partners with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Sales, and Planning teams to establish inventory targets, improve inventory health, drive supply planning alignment, and implement best practices that support business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global inventory strategies, policies, and governance standards.
• Establish inventory targets and monitor performance against working capital and service objectives.
• Analyze inventory trends, forecast impacts, and business risks to drive corrective actions.
• Partner with Finance, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, and Operations to optimize inventory investment and material availability.
• Develop inventory reporting, KPIs, and management dashboards.
• Support S&OP/SIOP and Integrated Business Planning processes.
• Lead inventory optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive standardization of inventory management processes and best practices.
• Support planning system, ERP, and analytics improvements.
• International travel of 25-30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain planning, materials management, or operations.
• Strong understanding of inventory planning, demand planning, forecasting, and working capital management.
• Experience working in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience (SAP preferred).