Manager, Inventory Management

The inventory manager is responsible for the delivery of inventory targets within the Asia region. He/She will need to work across the supply chain to determine the optimized inventory strategy for the region including raw materials, semi finished and finished goods. He/She will also be orchestrating inventory reduction projects for the region.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Job Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement world class inventory strategies and policies including response actions to any issues identified
- Work with all other planning teams at the regional level to ensure inventory targets are met
- Propose and implement continuous improvement action/project for all related inventory processes
- Ensure all inventory control processes are executed in line with the agreed frequency
- Manage and control overall inventory figures & reports to achieve short and medium term financial and operating objectives
- Run the inventory projection on a regular basis, perform the resultant inventory analysis and provide the required comments to justify any variances versus the target and last estimate
- Lead the regional write-off and obsolescence process; coordinate with other functions (Purchasing, manufacture, Quality, Commercials etc.) to ensure proper actions and accountability on WO and obsolescence is kept
- Be the guardian of the slow mover, overstock and block stock processes, propose action plans to reduce any risk of obsolesce and ensure a proper follow up for the materials in the scope
- Intervene to perform control in crisis mode and arbitrate
- Conduct investigations into inventory management incidents in order to verify and resolve complaints
- Ensure the cycle count rules are correctly implemented on the shop floor

We Bring
- An inclusive working environment in a high performing team.
- Exposure to a vibrant and dynamic business environment in Perfumery & Beauty.
- A regional role which will bring exposure to the Asia region including China and India but also Global exposure.
- Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.

You bring
- Bachelor degree in a business, data, science or supply chain discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Inventory Management or Material Planning.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and influence others to move towards consensus
- Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure with changing priorities and deadlines
- Analytical powers, good attention for details and the patience and persistency to execute thorough investigations in a demanding and challenging environment
- Good communication and relationship building skills in English
- Able to navigate and analyze large amount of data.
- SAP (APO/R3) is a prerequisite and Advance Planning System (RapidResponse) will highly valuaed

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

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