Expert Global Inventory Management (f/m/d)

Plansee Group; Osterreich; Hybrid; PEN 217,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company restaurant

Bike leasing program

Flexible working hours

International collaboration

Job summary

Plansee Group in Austria seeks a Supply Chain professional to drive international inventory optimization and standardization. You will support local managers with methodological expertise and help improve service levels and cash flow.

Responsibilities include developing global KPI frameworks, analyzing aging, SLOB and excess stock, and creating dashboards and reporting templates for a consistent data foundation across the network.

Qualifications

• University degree in Supply Chain Management, Production Planning or Material Control or equivalent with several years of experience.
• Strong understanding of working capital, cash flow and inventory drivers.
• Solid SAP knowledge and data analysis, reporting and KPI-driven management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and roll out global standards, methodologies and KPI frameworks for inventory management.
• Analyze inventory structures and risks, including aging, SLOB, excess stock and raw materials; derive optimization measures.
• Develop tools, KPI dashboards, reporting templates and data foundations across the network; ensure regular inventory reports."
• Optimize cash drivers and prioritize high-impact improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate international inventory initiatives and track actions.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

KPI reporting

English communication

Change management

Education

University degree in SCM/Production/Materials

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Was uns stark macht? Unsere Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter in 50 Ländern weltweit, die täglich mit Leidenschaft an innovativen Lösungen aus Wolfram und Molybdän für die Hightech-Welt arbeiten.

Unser Standort in Reutte ist der Hauptsitz und größte Produktionsstandort der Plansee Gruppe. Hier sind die Geschäftsbereiche Plansee und CERATIZIT sowie zentrale Konzernfunktionen angesiedelt, die Innovationen entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette der Pulvermetallurgie umsetzen.

Werden Sie Teil eines hochmotivierten Teams, das lokale Stärken in Reutte, Österreich mit dem globalen Wissen und den Werten der Plansee Gruppe verbindet.

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

Legally required notice for employment in Austria: The minimum annual gross salary for this position is €62,242.46 according to the Austrian Collective Agreement for the Metal Industry (G), based on 14 salary payments per year. The actual compensation package will be determined based on market conditions, qualifications, and relevant professional experience.