Strategic Inventory Manager, Global S&OP & Working Capital

Imerys; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Imerys is seeking an Inventory Manager in Paris to oversee Raw Materials, WIP, and Finished Goods across RAC production sites and distribution centers, directly supporting Working Capital targets and the Back to 10% profitability program.

Role focuses on achieving DIO targets, driving inventory reduction initiatives, and coordinating plant logistics with purchasing and regional S&OP managers. Reports to the Inventory Director RAC; full‑time role in a global materials company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 10 years of professional experience in supply chain/inventory planning.
• Experience with multi-site manufacturing and S&OP.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred; Lean Six Sigma is a plus.
• Proven track record in working capital optimization and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Defines safety stocks and parameters per plant type. (Raw mat / WIP / Finished Goods)
• Coordinates raw material needs with Purchasing and guarantee the accuracy of inventory data in the Critical Raw Material file.
• Contribute to Critical Raw Mat call with Category Managers monthly meeting and establish trend reports between target stock and current stock.
• Monitor local execution of critical raw material guidelines at the plants / Distribution Center level.
• Works directly with plant production schedulers, local purchasing, plant managers and supply chain managers.
• Monitor Finish Goods to prevent stock out or stock excess.
• Monitor Trading stock levels / Distribution Center PO execution.
• Support preparation of S&OP exec routines (DIO analysis Raw mat + FG inventory analysis, Trading inventory analysis).
• Direct Single Point of Contact to Operating Working Capital central PMO.
• Coordination with Hubs stakeholders (working with: Finance, Operations and Supply Chain operations).

Skills

ERP & Systems Proficiency

Advanced Analytics

Stakeholder Management

English & French Fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Engineering or related Business field

Tools

SAP SD/MM

Opera

Quintiq

Looker Studio

Prism Analytics

Google Workspace

Job description

Imerys is seeking an Inventory Manager in Paris to oversee Raw Materials, WIP, and Finished Goods across RAC production sites and distribution centers, directly supporting Working Capital targets and the Back to 10% profitability program.

Role focuses on achieving DIO targets, driving inventory reduction initiatives, and coordinating plant logistics with purchasing and regional S&OP managers. Reports to the Inventory Director RAC; full‑time role in a global materials company.