Global Inventory Manager (m/f/d)

Danfoss; Frickenhausen; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Climate Solutions is seeking a Global Inventory Manager to optimize product availability across our global network, balancing customer service, working capital, and efficiency. You will lead data-driven inventory strategy across regions and sites, shaping best practices in a fast-growth environment.

You will build and standardize reporting tools (Excel, Power BI), drive cross-functional initiatives, and continually improve supply chain performance to support business growth and customer

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management within a multinational, multi-site manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive results in a global matrix organization.
• Strong analytical and business acumen, including the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights using tools such as Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the global inventory strategy, performance management, and inventory optimization agenda across regions and sites.
• Monitor inventory performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement actions balancing service levels, inventory investment, and cost.
• Standardize inventory processes, develop data-driven reporting, and lead cross-functional initiatives that strengthen global supply chain performance.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools and dashboards (Excel, Power BI) to support data-driven decision-making and inventory optimization.

Skills

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Excel

Power BI

S&OP

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

At Danfoss Climate Solutions, we are driving the transition toward more sustainable and energy-efficient solutions. As our Global Inventory Manager (m/f/d), you will ensure the right products are available at the right time across our global network, balancing customer service, working capital, and operational efficiency.

Working within a global supply chain organization, you will take ownership of inventory strategy and performance across regions and sites. Through data-driven decision-making, process standardization, and cross-functional collaboration, you will help optimize inventory, support business growth, and strengthen supply chain performance.

As part of a business experiencing significant global expansion, you will have the opportunity to shape best practices, drive continuous improvement, and make a visible impact on our customers and our business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and drive the global inventory strategy, performance management, and inventory optimization agenda across regions and sites.
• Monitor inventory performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement actions that balance service levels, inventory investment, and cost.
• Standardize inventory processes, develop data-driven reporting, and lead cross-functional initiatives that strengthen global supply chain performance.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools and dashboards (Excel, Power BI) to support data-driven decision-making and inventory optimization.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in inventory management within a multinational, multi-site manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive results in a global matrix organization.
• Strong analytical and business acumen, including the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights using tools such as Excel and Power BI.
• Experience working with S&OP/SIOP planning processes; knowledge of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is an advantage.
• A proactive, structured, and self-driven approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-growing and evolving global environment.

What You'll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Commitment to Transparency

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The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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