Manager, Inventory Management

DKSH Management Ltd.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH Management Ltd. in Taguig, PH, seeks a seasoned Manager of Inventory Management to oversee the SCM inventory operations across the business units.

The role ensures inventory accuracy, alignment with interfaced systems, and robust stock control through counts, SAP governance, and data integrity. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years in a similar and managerial role, with hands-on experience in SAP, WMS, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM or related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a managerial capacity.
• Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS) and SAP.
• Strong analytical and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules and conduct Wall to Wall and Daily Cycle counts per SOP and GRC guidelines.
• Oversee SAP encoders for compliant transactions including month/year end closings and reports.
• Conduct daily stock investigations and handle stock adjustments and variance queries.
• Ensure SKUs have proper bar codes/EANs for SAP integration and digitalization.
• Collaborate with IT on SAP inventory module modifications and interface projects.
• Lead enrollment of new SKUs into SAP Material Master and verify data accuracy.
• Engage with clients on inventory management concerns and improvements.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams across all MES BU’s in SCM.
• Assist in managing operating expenditures to optimize resources.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM

Tools

SAP

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Manager, Inventory Management

Location: Taguig, PH

Global Business Unit: HEALTHCARE

Job Function: Supply Chain Management

Requisition Number: 247934

Description:

Job Summary

Manage and monitor the SCM Supply Chain functions across BU in Inventory operations to ensure inventory is accuracy, updated and aligned with all systems that are interfaced and replicating --- in physical and in the systems.

General Responsibilities

• Manage the schedules and the conduct of Wall to Wall counts and Daily Cycle counts according to SOP and to GRC guidelines
• Oversee that all SAP encoders are performing transactions in compliance with to policies and procedures including month end / year end closing clean ups and reports.
• Conduct daily stock investigations including stock adjustments, stock variance queries; report any issues arising
• Ensuring all applicable SKU’s have appropriate bar codes / EANs to integrate into digitalization of Inventory Management.
• Collaborate with IT Team on any SAP inventory module modifications and interface projects with other systems
• Collaborate with all BU’s on the enrollment of new SKU;s into the SAP Material Master and review the necessary information if complete and accurate
• Engagement to all client on the start up and pertaining to Inventory Management concern.
• Suggest any possible improvements or process enhancements within the area of responsibility
• Build and maintain good relationships with internal team on inventory operations across all MES BU’s of Supply Chain Management.
• Support superior in managing day-to-day operating expenditures against operating budgets to ensure efficient usage of resources

Leadership Responsibilities

• Drive self-learning and improvement in the area of Supply Chain Management and DKSH behaviors as part of continuous learning

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of inventory planning methodologies and systems
• Demonstrate basic understanding of distribution centers, distribution and transport
• Proven experience in Inventory Management, Warehouse Management systems and logistics operations
• Demonstrate working knowledge of SAP
• Proven experience in the consumer goods, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries
• Demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Demonstrate appreciation and respect for cultural sensitivities especially in international/cross-cultural interactions
• Demonstrate fluency in local language and ideally in English, both written and spoken Demonstrate working understanding of supply chain management
• Demonstrate knowledge in Warehouse Management Systems (ideally SAP)
• Demonstrate knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures

Background and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Supply Chain Management or any related course
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a managerial capacity
• Basic MS Excel; Advance in an advantage.
• Experience in handling Warehouse Management System