Hybrid Global Inventory Strategy & Optimization Lead

Millipore Corporation; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Millipore Corporation is seeking a Global Inventory Strategy & Optimization Lead to coordinate global inventory management and governance across regions. The role balances customer service, working capital, and supply continuity in a Make-to-Order environment, leading optimization and governance with data-driven insights.

The ideal candidate combines expertise in inventory management, materials planning, risk management, and business analytics, and communicates effectively with executives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of supply chain planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting multi-site MTO (Make-to-Order) manufacturing and intercompany supply networks.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP planning solutions, MRP, APO SNP & PPDS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global inventory strategy by establishing inventory policies, safety stock methodologies, planning parameters, and governance processes.
• Coordinate with regional inventory planning teams to ensure consistent application of inventory strategies.
• Develop global inventory segmentation, safety stock, replenishment, coverage, and inventory positioning strategies.
• Partner with operations, finance, and planning teams to align inventory investment and objectives across the enterprise.
• Develop executive dashboards, KPI scorecards, and reporting tools for visibility into inventory performance and risk.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory management

SAP planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP planning solutions

MRP

APO SNP & PPDS

Job description

Millipore Corporation is seeking a Global Inventory Strategy & Optimization Lead to coordinate global inventory management and governance across regions. The role balances customer service, working capital, and supply continuity in a Make-to-Order environment, leading optimization and governance with data-driven insights.

The ideal candidate combines expertise in inventory management, materials planning, risk management, and business analytics, and communicates effectively with executives and