Senior Manager, Inventory Optimization

Ichor Systems, Inc.

Singapore

On-site

SGD 178,000 - 254,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ichor Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Inventory Optimization to lead a team of Inventory Control Analysts and report to executive leadership. This hands-on leader will drive ECO management, E&O strategies, and data-driven insights using PowerBI to align inventory with business goals.

Based in Singapore, Austin, TX, or Portland, OR, with onsite presence and some hybrid flexibility. Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years in inventory/supply chain; ERP and analytics expertise required,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in inventory management or supply chain roles, with 3+ years in a managerial role, preferably in the semiconductor industry.
Proficient in ERP systems and inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Advanced PowerBI skills for reporting and data analysis (essential).
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience interpreting data and making recommendations.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of Inventory Control Analysts.
Ensure accurate forecasting and proactive management of ECO effectivity dates.
Drive inventory adjustments to support ECOs and minimize supply chain disruptions.
Oversee claims processes for cancelled or stranded materials.
Partner with supply chain teams to evaluate claims situations.
Engage with customers to file claims and negotiate adjustments per company policy and customer agreements.
Develop and implement strategies to manage E&O inventory.
Coordinate disposal or repurposing of obsolete materials.
Regularly present on inventory performance, trends, and risks to executive leadership.
Use PowerBI to provide data-driven insights and ensure alignment between inventory practices and business objectives.
Assess and enhance inventory management and claims handling processes.
Implement best practices to increase accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Collaborate with sales, customer service, and production teams to align inventory control with business goals.

Skills

PowerBI

Leadership

Forecasting

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Overview:

As the Senior Manager of Inventory Optimization, you will play a pivotal role in driving efficient inventory management strategies while overseeing a team of Inventory Control Analysts. This player/coach role is ideal for a hands-on leader with advanced PowerBI skills, essential for data-driven decision-making and reporting to executive leadership. You will manage the impact of customer engineering change orders (ECOs), oversee claims for cancelled or stranded materials, and develop strategies for managing excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory. Your insights and analysis will be presented regularly to the executive team, ensuring that inventory management aligns with business objectives, minimizes financial risks, and maximizes customer satisfaction.

This role will be based in either Singapore, Austin, TX, or Portland, OR, and requires onsite presence with some hybrid flexibility.

Key Responsibilities – other duties may be assigned:

Inventory Optimization Leadership

Lead and mentor a team of Inventory Control Analysts.

Ensure accurate forecasting and proactive management of ECO effectivity dates.

Drive inventory adjustments to support ECOs and minimize supply chain disruptions.

Claims and Recovery Management

Oversee claims processes for cancelled or stranded materials.

Partner with supply chain teams to evaluate claims situations.

Engage with customers to file claims and negotiate adjustments per company policy and customer agreements.

Excess and Obsolete (E&O) Inventory Strategy

Develop and implement strategies to manage E&O inventory.

Identify cost-effective solutions to minimize waste and recover value from non-moving stock.

Coordinate disposal or repurposing of obsolete materials.

Executive Reporting and Presentation

Regularly present on inventory performance, trends, and risks to executive leadership.

Use PowerBI to provide data-driven insights and ensure alignment between inventory practices and business objectives.

Process Improvement and Innovation

Assess and enhance inventory management and claims handling processes.

Implement best practices to increase accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with sales, customer service, and production teams to align inventory control with business goals.

Ensure clear communication to meet customer demands and optimize company operations.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in inventory management or supply chain roles, with 3+ years in a managerial role, preferably in the semiconductor industry.

Technical Skills

Proficient in ERP systems and inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Advanced PowerBI skills for reporting and data analysis (essential).

Analytical and Communication Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience interpreting data and making recommendations.

Proven experience presenting to executive leadership; clear verbal and written communication skills suited to a senior audience.

Leadership and Hands-On Approach

Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with experience mentoring a high-performing team.

Willingness to take a hands‑on approach as a player/coach, diving into details while driving strategic goals.

Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet business objectives.

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About Us

Ichor is an experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to turnkey manufacturing to legacy service.

Ichor offers world-class process engineering, value added manufacturing, materials management and testing capabilities. Our 1500+ employees are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams.

Our continued expansion of capabilities in South East Asia better aligns our production facilities with our customers' supply chain strategies. This further enables our expansion into new products and markets.

Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Oregon, Texas, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.

About the Team

Ichor is the experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to manufacturing to legacy service. Ichor offers world-class process engineering, manufacturing, materials management, and testing capabilities. Our 1,400+ employees worldwide are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. We have a friendly, business-oriented environment and offer a comprehensive benefits plan that includes.

medical

dental

vision

health savings account

paid time off

life insurance

short term disability

401K with generous employer match

Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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