Expert Global Inventory Management (f/m/d)

allgaeuer-zeitung; Osterreich; Hybrid; PEN 345,000 - 498,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Company restaurant

Alps location

Bike leasing program

Job summary

Plansee Group is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain professional to drive international inventory management, standardization and continuous optimization across the network. You will support local SCMs with methodological expertise and contribute to the sustainable improvement of inventory performance and service levels.

The role emphasizes SAP-based analytics, KPI-driven governance and cross-functional collaboration with sites worldwide, based in an Alps location.

Qualifications

• University degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Experience in SCM, Production Planning or Material Control.
• Strong understanding of working capital, cash flow, inventory drivers and service performance.
• Solid SAP knowledge and data analysis, reporting and KPI-driven management.
• Experience in international projects and change management with English communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and roll out global standards, methodologies and KPI frameworks for transparent inventory management.
• Analyze inventory structures, aging, SLOB and excess stock; derive optimization measures.
• Develop tools, KPI dashboards and reporting templates to standardize data and methodology across the network.
• Optimize cash drivers and prioritize high-impact improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate international inventory initiatives and track agreed actions across sites.

Skills

Global inventory management

SAP knowledge

Data analysis

English communication

Change management

Education

University degree in SCM or related field

Tools

SAP

KPI dashboards

Job description

100.000 Produkte und Werkzeuge aus den starken Metallen Wolfram und Molybdän: das ist seit über 100 Jahren unsere Mission und unsere Leidenschaft, die 11.000 Mitarbeiter:innen aller Welt teilen.

Wir von der Plansee Group haben noch viel vor – und werden mit Ihnen noch besser! Werden Sie Teil unseres Teams!

Your Responsibilities:

You will play a key role in international Supply Chain Management, driving transparency, standardization and the continuous optimization of global inventory management. In this role, you will support local Supply Chain Managers with methodological expertise and contribute to the sustainable improvement of inventory performance and service levels.

• Develop and roll out global standards, methodologies and KPI frameworks to ensure consistent and transparent inventory management across the organization
• Analyze and assess inventory structures and risks, including inventory coverage, aging profiles, SLOB (Slow-Moving and Obsolete Inventory), excess stock, and critical raw materials; furthermore derive and initiate appropriate optimization measures.
• Drive the development and enhancement of tools, KPI dashboards, reporting frameworks and analytical templates to establish a consistent data and methodology foundation across the network, while ensuring the regular provision of inventory reports
• Optimize cash drivers and prioritize high-impact improvement initiatives
• Coordinate and manage international inventory initiatives and optimization projects, including facilitating global roundtables and taking responsibility for defining, implementing and sustainably tracking agreed actions

Your Profile:

• University degree with several years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management, Production Planning or Material Control; alternatively, a vocational qualification combined with extensive relevant experience in inventory management
• Strong understanding of working capital, cash flow, inventory drivers and the relationship between inventory levels and service performance
• Solid SAP knowledge and confidence in data analysis, reporting, performance metrics and KPI-driven management
• Experience in international projects, standardization initiatives and change management, combined with strong English communication and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical and conceptual capabilities, with the ability to translate complex interdependencies into practical methodologies and actionable recommendations

What We Offer:

• An exciting cross-functional role with extensive collaboration across departments and sites, offering international visibility and close cooperation with colleagues worldwide
• The opportunity to work for a globally leading industrial company with long-term career prospects and development opportunities
• Flexible working hours, an excellent company restaurant and a comprehensive package of benefits, health services and professional development opportunities
• An attractive location in the heart of the Alps, offering a wide range of outdoor sports and leisure activities
• Bike leasing program including subsidized premium insurance coverage