Global Inventory Manager (m/f/d)

Danfoss; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss GmbH is seeking a Global Inventory Manager (m/f/d) to own the inventory strategy and optimize performance across regions and sites. You will balance service levels, working capital, and cost while driving continuous improvement in a global, hybrid environment.

Leading cross-functional initiatives, you will translate complex data into actionable insights using Excel and Power BI, shaping inventory standards and reporting tools for improved supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management within a multinational, multi-site environment.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders in a global matrix.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making using Excel/Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the global inventory strategy across regions and sites.
• Monitor inventory performance and implement actions balancing service, investment, and cost.
• Standardize inventory processes and develop data-driven reporting and dashboards.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools (Excel, Power BI) to support optimization.

Skills

Inventory management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Global/matrix environment

S&OP/SIOP exposure

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Global Inventory Manager (m/f/d)

Req ID: 52079 Job Location: Copenhagen, DK, Hamburg, DE, Nordborg, DK, Prague, CZ Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: Hybrid Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level 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.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

We'd love to hear from you!

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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.