AVP-Head of Inventory & Disposal Management

Indosat; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 488.360.000 - 813.935.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Indonesia is seeking an AVP-Head of Inventory & Disposal Management to enhance inventory governance and optimize disposal processes. This managerial role requires a strong background in supply chain management, experience leading teams, and expertise with ERP systems like SAP. Candidates must demonstrate excellent project management skills and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to drive efficiency in inventory operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in inventory or warehouse management.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in managing 3PLs in high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce inventory policies and controls.
• Oversee 3PL inventory operations and compliance.
• Manage end-to-end disposal of obsolete items.

Skills

Inventory Governance

Project Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

WMS

Inventory Analytics Tools

Job description

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AVP-Head of Inventory & Disposal Management

Location: ID

Level: Managerial

Employment Status: Permanent

Department: Group Procurement & Supply Chain Operations

Description:

Job Responsibilities:

1. Inventory Governance & Strategy: Develop and enforce company-wide inventory policies, procedures, and controls aligned with regulatory and SCO compliance standards. Own the inventory governance framework and ensure integration with upstream (procurement) and downstream (warehouse/distribution) processes. Set strategic direction for inventory control, including warehouse zoning, ABC classification, inventory thresholds, and safety stock levels.
2. 3PL Inventory Oversight & Coordination: Act as the main liaison for inventory operations with 3PL providers. Conduct regular reviews and audits of 3PL-managed inventory (e.g., reconciling physical stock, WMS, SAP). Ensure 3PL KPI compliance (stock accuracy, timeliness, occupancy, handling standards). Evaluate/approve 3PL adjustment proposals, write-offs, and expiry/damage reports.
3. Inventory Lifecycle Management: Monitor aging, slow-moving, and at-risk SKUs; recommend reallocation or disposal. Develop plans for inventory rotation, bundling, or discounting to reduce obsolescence.
4. Disposal & Obsolete Management: Manage end-to-end disposal of damaged, expired, or obsolete items. Ensure compliance with environmental/regulatory requirements, working with Legal, Procurement, and Compliance. Track disposal costs, financial impacts, and recurring issues.
5. Reporting, Analytics & Systems: Own inventory reporting cadence for management: month-end closing, variance, cost analysis. Collaborate with IT/Finance for system integration across SAP, Coupa, WMS, etc.
6. Audit, Risk & Compliance: Lead internal/external audits with full documentation readiness. Conduct unannounced checks and cycle counts (monthly/yearly); implement corrective actions.
7. Stakeholder Collaboration: Ensure traceability and accountability of all stock adjustments. Partner with Supply Planning on demand-supply and replenishment. Support Finance in provisioning, costing, and valuation. Collaborate with Commercial/Product teams on warehouse allocation and SKU rollouts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in inventory or warehouse management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in managing 3PLs in high-volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP), WMS, and inventory analytics tools.
• Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and integrity.
• Strong in project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration.