Inventory Manager
Company | Fortune Brands |
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Location | Highland Park, IL, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain operations, including experience in demand/supply planning and inventory management.
- Strong project management background.
- Demonstrated team and influential leadership.
- Detailed knowledge of MRP/DDMRP systems and processes.
- Strong analytical capability and use of data to influence action.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Passion for inventory optimization.
Responsibilities
- Meet inventory and WCE Targets; partner with finance to develop OP and drive accuracy of monthly forecasting cycle.
- Create KPIs and inventory governance policy for the business.
- Lead safety/buffer stock strategy and execution.
- Identify areas of inventory optimization opportunity; establish and execute project funnel.
- Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, adjustments, and trends.
- Create programs and processes to deal with Obsolete and Slow-Moving Inventory (OSMI).
- Build and lead a high-performing team.
- Foster a collaborative and agile work environment.
- Drive the transition from Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) to Demand-Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP).
- Manage materials planning systems and processes; ensure accuracy of data (MDM), optimization of configuration, and process compliance.
- Support key supply chain initiatives and scenario planning.
- Devote a significant portion of your time to managing inventory reduction projects and programs.
- Use your project management skills to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP or Oracle is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Orchestr8 (O8) Demand Driven Planning System and/or DDMRP.
- Lean Six Sigma, APICS Certified.