Global Inventory Strategy Lead - Hybrid

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Inventory to lead the strategy and governance for inventory across the West network. You will ensure alignment with service levels, working capital, and growth, coordinating with DDD, E&PC, West Vantage, DCs, Logistics, and IT.

The role requires deep IBP/S&OP experience, strong financial acumen, and the ability to drive improvements in monthly reporting and governance across a multi-site network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of leadership in inventory strategy, S&OP or IBP.
• Experience guiding multi-node networks and cross-functional planning.
• Strong financial acumen and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory strategy and governance across the West network.
• Coordinate inventory health, balance, and visibility.
• Integrate inventory strategy into IBP/SIOP processes.
• Collaborate across planning, manufacturing, logistics, and IT.
• Translate supply projections into financial impacts.

Skills

Inventory planning

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP IBP

O9

Kinaxis

Excel

Power BI

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Inventory to lead the strategy and governance for inventory across the West network. You will ensure alignment with service levels, working capital, and growth, coordinating with DDD, E&PC, West Vantage, DCs, Logistics, and IT.

The role requires deep IBP/S&OP experience, strong financial acumen, and the ability to drive improvements in monthly reporting and governance across a multi-site network.