Inventory Planning Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking an Inventory Planning Manager to lead global inventory planning and optimization across complex product portfolios and manufacturing networks. The role focuses on optimizing inventory investment, improving working capital, ensuring supply continuity, and driving transformation through advanced analytics and integrated planning.

The position leads a team of inventory planning professionals and collaborates with senior leaders across Supply Planning, Demand

Qualifications

• Typically 12+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain planning, or related functions.
• Proven experience leading teams and global supply chain initiatives.
• Strong analytics, data-driven decision making and ability to drive inventory transformation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead global inventory planning strategies aligned with revenue, supply availability, customer service, and working capital objectives.
• Establish inventory policies, target-setting methodologies, safety stock strategies, and multi-echelon buffer optimization.
• Drive inventory governance across product portfolios, manufacturing partners, suppliers, and distribution networks.
• Lead quarterly and annual inventory planning, inventory projections, and financial target alignment.
• Lead the development and adoption of advanced inventory planning capabilities, including MEIO, predictive analytics, AI/ML, and automation.
• Partner with senior leaders across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing and Fulfillment to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced analytics

Tools

MEIO

AI/ML

Digital twins

Job description

Inventory Planning Manager

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Inventory Planning Manager leads global inventory planning and optimization strategies across complex product portfolios, manufacturing networks, and supply chain operations.

The role is accountable for optimizing inventory investment, improving working capital, ensuring supply continuity, and driving inventory transformation through advanced analytics, MEIO, automation, and integrated planning processes.

This position leads and develops a team of inventory planning professionals while partnering with senior leaders across Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Fulfillment to achieve business and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Inventory Strategy & Governance

Develop and lead global inventory planning strategies aligned with revenue, supply availability, customer service, and working capital objectives.

Establish inventory policies, target-setting methodologies, safety stock strategies, and multi-echelon buffer optimization.

Drive inventory governance across product portfolios, manufacturing partners, suppliers, and distribution networks.

Lead quarterly and annual inventory planning, inventory projections, and financial target alignment.

Establish inventory performance metrics and governance processes to identify risks and drive corrective actions.

Inventory Financial Performance & Risk Management

Own inventory optimization initiatives focused on inventory turns, working capital, E&O, aging, and inventory coverage.

Partner with Finance and business leaders to develop inventory investment strategies and financial improvement plans.

Drive inventory reduction initiatives while protecting supply continuity, revenue commitments, and customer service.

Lead inventory risk assessments, liability mitigation, excess inventory disposition strategies, and E&O reduction programs.

Provide executive-level recommendations on inventory investments, strategic buffers, and inventory exposure.

Digital Transformation & Planner of the Future

Lead the development and adoption of advanced inventory planning capabilities, including MEIO, predictive analytics, AI/ML, digital twins, and scenario simulation.

Drive automation and standardization of inventory planning processes across business units and geographies.

Partner with IT, Data Strategy, and enterprise transformation teams to develop scalable inventory planning capabilities.

Establish data quality, planning accuracy, and performance measurement frameworks.

Identify opportunities to simplify inventory decision-making through integrated systems, advanced analytics, and standardized processes.

Cross-Functional & Executive Leadership

Partner with senior leaders across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Fulfillment, and Finance to integrate inventory strategies into the broader planning operating model.

Lead complex, global initiatives involving multiple business units, functions, and external manufacturing partners.

Influence senior management through data-driven analyses, business cases, and strategic recommendations.

Drive cross-functional alignment on inventory policies, investment priorities, and supply risk mitigation.

Support organizational integration, operating model transformation, and enterprise-wide planning improvements.

People Leadership & Organizational Development

Lead, coach, and develop a team of inventory planners and subject matter experts.

Establish individual and team objectives aligned with inventory financial performance and business outcomes.

Build organizational capabilities in advanced planning, data analytics, inventory optimization, and digital technologies.

Drive talent development, succession planning, performance management, and continuous improvement.

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.

Education and Experience

Typically 12+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain planning, materials management, manufacturing operations, or related functions.

Demonstrated experience leading teams and complex global supply chai