Assistant Manager Inventory Management

Job summary:

• Key member for Supply Review


• Manage and monitor inventory operations to ensure inventory is planned at optimal level to meet target turns, working capital performance and revenue growth


• Drives the development and continuous improvement of KPIs associated with inventory management

Job Responsibilities:

• Key contributor to overall Supply Review process


• Manage and develop inventory management plans, policies, guidelines and processes to ensure inventory is planned at optimal level to meet target turns and demand.


• Manage and monitor cost and efficiency improvements for inventory management to achieve the optimal level of inventory holdings versus fulfilment


• Optimizes inventory levels delivering on customer service targets in response to demand changes and employ an appropriate strategy for each inventory class


• Implements strategic and tactical plans to develop/improve process in order to improve inventory levels.


• Drives continuous improvement in inventory supply planning results through the use of systems and cross-functional processes


• Demonstrates knowledge of the key drivers of inventory and its impact on warehousing and distribution capacity and financial reporting.


• Leads process reviews and projects in the Supply planning review area resulting in improved efficiencies and KPIs, key metrics such as gross and net inventory, Days on hand (DOH), and Days of Forward Cover (DOFC), NOC days, SLOB.

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrate understanding and working of Sales & operation Planning (S&OP) process


• Demonstrate understanding and working of Supply Review component process of the overall S&OP


• Demonstrate experience in of inventory planning methodologies and systems


• Demonstrate capability of adapting to different inventory planning strategies.


• Demonstrate working understanding of distribution centers, distribution transport and shipments


• Proven experience in inventory management, procurement systems and logistics operations


• Demonstrate working knowledge of SAP and Net Requirement/Distribution planning


• Proven experience in the consumer goods, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries


• Demonstrate analytical and quantitative skills


• Demonstrate appreciation and respect for cultural sensitivities especially in international/cross-cultural interactions


• Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)


• Demonstrate fluency in English, both written and spoken