Manager, Inventory Planning

Overview

The Manager - Inventory Planning is accountable for finished goods purchasing, safety stock planning, zonal allocations and overall inventory productivity for their specific product category. The manager's product accountability scope covers roughly $750M in sales and $220M in inventory cost. The role is responsible for driving and supporting sales globally with the right amount of product at the right time and place while balancing with healthy turn and productivity.

Key Accountabilities

Finished Goods Purchasing

· Plan target inventory levels at global and zonal level based on provided sales forecasts and inventory policies/productivity objectives.

· Place manufacturing orders with supply team and follow through on receipt timing and on-time delivery

· Project inventory landing at rolling 24-month horizon at global level

· Plan, present and justify OTB targets for purchase plans

Inventory Allocation