Associate Manager, Europe Inventory Strategy

PowerToFly; Venlo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerToFly in Venlo, the Netherlands, is seeking an Associate Manager, Inventory Management to drive inventory strategies across Europe. This permanent role is an individual contributor position requiring 1–3 days on-site at the Central Distribution Centre in Venlo, with focus on safety stock, parameters, and balance of service levels with inventory investment.

The role collaborates with Operations, IBP, and cross-functional partners to optimize inventory health, reduce excess, and improve

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in inventory planning or related fields in Europe.
• Experience in multinational medical device environment preferred.
• Fluent English; Dutch language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and validate data to support safety stock and inventory parameter reviews.
• Collaborate with Operations, IBP, and finance to balance service levels and inventory investment.
• Drive improvements to reduce excess and improve working capital across Europe.
• Coordinate with CDC and local warehouses to align inventory planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Project management

ERP experience

English fluency

Education

Degree in Business / Engineering / Supply Chain Management

APICS accredited or professional supply chain accreditation

Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

PowerToFly in Venlo, the Netherlands, is seeking an Associate Manager, Inventory Management to drive inventory strategies across Europe. This permanent role is an individual contributor position requiring 1–3 days on-site at the Central Distribution Centre in Venlo, with focus on safety stock, parameters, and balance of service levels with inventory investment.

The role collaborates with Operations, IBP, and cross-functional partners to optimize inventory health, reduce excess, and improve