Global Inventory Strategist - Hybrid, Data-Driven

Danfoss; United States; Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Global Inventory Manager to lead inventory strategy and optimize performance across regions and sites. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to balance service, working capital, and costs.

As part of a growing global team, you will shape inventory practices, develop dashboards, and drive IBP/S&OP-informed planning to support expansion and efficiency across the Danfoss Climate Solutions segment.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management within a multinational, multi-site manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive results in a global matrix organization.
• Strong analytical and business acumen, including the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights using tools such as Excel and Power BI.
• Experience working with S&OP/SIOP planning processes; knowledge of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is an advantage.
• A proactive, structured, and self-driven approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-growing and evolving global environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the global inventory strategy, performance management, and inventory optimization agenda across regions and sites.
• Monitor inventory performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement actions that balance service levels, inventory investment, and cost.
• Standardize inventory processes, develop data-driven reporting, and lead cross-functional initiatives that strengthen global supply chain performance.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools and dashboards (Excel, Power BI) to support data-driven decision-making and inventory optimization.

Skills

Inventory management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Analytical thinking

IBP/S&OP knowledge

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Danfoss is seeking a Global Inventory Manager to lead inventory strategy and optimize performance across regions and sites. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to balance service, working capital, and costs.

As part of a growing global team, you will shape inventory practices, develop dashboards, and drive IBP/S&OP-informed planning to support expansion and efficiency across the Danfoss Climate Solutions segment.