Global Inventory Lead

Global Inventory Lead – Seco Tools

Are you ready to shape the future of inventory management on a global scale? As our Global Inventory Lead, you play a pivotal role in developing and executing strategies that optimize stock levels, improve efficiency, and strengthen financial performance across regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading global inventory strategy to optimize stock levels across regions and business units.
• Monitoring and managing inventory KPIs, including Days in Inventory (DII) and Days Slow-Moving Inventory (DSMI).
• Partnering with demand planning, supply planning, and logistics to ensure inventory availability while minimizing holding costs.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and assessing a wide range of inventory policies and controls.
• Revising inventory segmentation and stocking policies to balance service levels and cost.
• Leading benchmarking initiatives and implementing best practices to reduce working capital tied up in inventory.
• Acting as a global point of contact for inventory ownership and NWC initiatives, aligning finance, procurement, manufacturing, and sales teams.

The location for this position is globally flexible, preferably close to one of our sites – such as Fagersta & Stockholm (Sweden), Guanzate (Italy), Pune (India), Bourges & Bouxwiller (France), Lottum (Netherlands), Ciechanow (Poland) or Reynoldsville (US).

Desired Profile

We’re looking for someone with experience in inventory management and working capital optimization in a global context. You’re skilled in analyzing end‑to‑end cash conversion cycles, interpreting inventory‑related components, and using KPIs such as DSO (Days of Sales Outstanding), DPO (Days of Payables Outstanding), and DII. You’re comfortable working with financial data and translating insights into actionable strategies. Acting in a global environment calls for fluency in English.

You’re a strong communicator and collaborator who thrives in cross‑functional environments. You have a proactive mindset, the ability to influence stakeholders, and a talent for driving alignment across diverse teams. Problem‑solving and strategic thinking come naturally to you, and you’re motivated by delivering measurable improvements.

Our Culture

At Seco, we’re united by a spirit of collaboration and a shared curiosity to learn and grow. We take responsibility for our actions, stay focused on our customers, and believe in winning together. For us, it’s also clear that our diversities form an amazing foundation for achieving great results.

Contact Information

For further information about this position, please contact Ida Hedman, Director Supply Chain Planning & Logistics, ida.hedman@secotools.com.

How to Apply

This recruitment has an ongoing selection process; please send your application as soon as possible, and no later than November 30, 2025. Click apply and include your résumé and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e‑mail. Job ID: R0085636.

For more information about our recruitment process, please contact HR Services at hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com.

Other Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Management and Manufacturing. Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing.