Inventory Manager

Sonova Group; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonova Group is seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee global inventory health, replenishment, DRP, and material master data across our worldwide operations. You will partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service, Finance, and regional Materials teams to optimize inventory and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include monitoring shortages, mitigating risks, and leading escalation efforts while leveraging SAP and analytics to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in supply chain, materials, inventory or planning.
• Strong knowledge of inventory optimization, replenishment, DRP, and supply chain processes.
• Experience with SAP inventory/planning processes and material master data.
• Understanding of manufacturing environments and multi-site supply chains.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence across global teams.
• Nice to have: SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW, Power BI, SQL.

Responsibilities

• Own and support global inventory management, replenishment, DRP, and material master data.
• Monitor inventory performance, shortages, risks, and service impacts.
• Lead shortage escalation and coordinate mitigation across functions.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives to improve service, cash flow, and operational efficiency.
• Use SAP, reporting tools, and analytics to support decision-making and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain dashboards and reporting for inventory performance and supply chain risks.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collaborate with global teams and influence stakeholders to adopt best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Influence across teams

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP (inventory/planning)

Power BI

SQL

Job description

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At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,

Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Inventory Manager

As a Inventory Manageryou will play a key role in ensuring inventory health, material availability, and supply chain continuity across our global operations.

You will act as a subject matter expert for inventory management, replenishment, DRP, SAP processes, and material master data, working closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service, Finance, and regional Materials teams.

You will drive inventory optimization, support shortage resolution, improve supply chain processes, and help implement global standards through data-driven insights and continuous improvement initiatives.

More about the role

Own and support global inventory management, replenishment, DRP, and material master data processes.

Monitor inventory performance, shortages, risks, and service impacts, driving corrective actions.

Lead shortage escalation and coordinate mitigation activities across functions.

Support inventory optimization initiatives to improve service, cash flow, and operational efficiency.

Use SAP, reporting tools, and analytics to support decision‑making and identify improvement opportunities.

Maintain dashboards and reporting for inventory performance and supply chain risks.

Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Collaborate with global teams and influence stakeholders to adopt best practices.

More about you

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field.

5+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, inventory management, or planning.

Strong knowledge of inventory optimization, replenishment, DRP, and supply chain processes.

Experience with SAP inventory/planning processes and material master data.

Understanding of manufacturing environments and multi-site supply chains.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Experience with Lean/Six Sigma improvement initiatives.

Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across global teams.

Nice to have:

SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW, Power BI, SQL experience.

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification.

Experience in healthcare, medtech, or manufacturing industries.

More about what we offer

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.