Expert:in Globales Bestandsmanagement

Plansee SE; Gemeinde Pettneu am Arlberg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Company restaurant

Benefits package

Bike leasing program

Job summary

Plansee SE in Austria seeks an experienced SCM specialist to drive global inventory management, standardize KPI frameworks and optimize working capital. You will support local managers with methodological expertise and lead cross-border inventory initiatives.

The role emphasizes SAP-based data analysis, KPI dashboards, and international project experience, with strong English communication and facilitation skills. An exciting Alps-location offers diverse outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• University degree with several years of professional experience in SCM or Production Planning or Material Control.
• Strong understanding of working capital, cash flow and inventory drivers.
• Solid SAP knowledge and data analysis, reporting, and KPI-driven management.
• Experience in international projects, standardization initiatives and change management.
• Strong analytical and conceptual capabilities with practical methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and roll out global standards, KPI frameworks for inventory management.
• Analyze inventory structures, aging, SLOB, excess stock, and raw materials; derive optimizations.
• Develop tools, dashboards, reporting templates for data foundation across the network.
• Optimize cash drivers and prioritize high-impact improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate international inventory initiatives and track agreed actions.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

KPI reporting

English communication

Facilitation

Change management

Education

University degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

100.000 Produkte und Werkzeuge aus den starken Metallen Wolfram und Molybdän: das ist seit über 100 Jahren unsere Mission und unsere Leidenschaft, die 11.000 Mitarbeiter:innen aller Welt teilen.

Wir von der Plansee Group haben noch viel vor – und werden mit Ihnen noch besser! Werden Sie Teil unseres Teams!

Your Responsibilities:

You will play a key role in international Supply Chain Management, driving transparency, standardization and the continuous optimization of global inventory management. In this role, you will support local Supply Chain Managers with methodological expertise and contribute to the sustainable improvement of inventory performance and service levels.

• Develop and roll out global standards, methodologies and KPI frameworks to ensure consistent and transparent inventory management across the organization
• Analyze and assess inventory structures and risks, including inventory coverage, aging profiles, SLOB (Slow-Moving and Obsolete Inventory), excess stock, and critical raw materials; furthermore derive and initiate appropriate optimization measures.
• Drive the development and enhancement of tools, KPI dashboards, reporting frameworks and analytical templates to establish a consistent data and methodology foundation across the network, while ensuring the regular provision of inventory reports
• Optimize cash drivers and prioritize high-impact improvement initiatives
• Coordinate and manage international inventory initiatives and optimization projects, including facilitating global roundtables and taking responsibility for defining, implementing and sustainably tracking agreed actions

Your Profile:

• University degree with several years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management, Production Planning or Material Control; alternatively, a vocational qualification combined with extensive relevant experience in inventory management
• Strong understanding of working capital, cash flow, inventory drivers and the relationship between inventory levels and service performance
• Solid SAP knowledge and confidence in data analysis, reporting, performance metrics and KPI-driven management
• Experience in international projects, standardization initiatives and change management, combined with strong English communication and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical and conceptual capabilities, with the ability to translate complex interdependencies into practical methodologies and actionable recommendations

What We Offer:

• An exciting cross-functional role with extensive collaboration across departments and sites, offering international visibility and close cooperation with colleagues worldwide
• The opportunity to work for a globally leading industrial company with long-term career prospects and development opportunities
• Flexible working hours, an excellent company restaurant and a comprehensive package of benefits, health services and professional development opportunities
• An attractive location in the heart of the Alps, offering a wide range of outdoor sports and leisure activities
• Bike leasing program including subsidized premium insurance coverage