Senior Inventory Optimization Specialist

DSM Nutritional Products; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Floating holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Germantown, WI, is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Inventory to maintain precise records of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. You will lead cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and optimize stock levels to support uninterrupted production.

You will ensure proper stock segmentation, timely material availability, and collaboration with planning, operations, and finance. Strong SAP knowledge and prior experience in regulated manufacturing are highly valued in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5 years of inventory management/warehouse experience.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control practices and ERP systems (SAP highly preferred).
• Very experienced with cycle counting.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods within ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Lead cycle count processes, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Optimize inventory levels (min/max, safety stock) aligned with production and supply planning.
• Ensure proper stock segmentation (e.g., quality hold, blocked, unrestricted use).
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support uninterrupted production.
• Coordinate warehouse organization, material staging, and stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO).
• Partner with planning and operations teams to align inventory with production schedules.
• Track and report KPIs such as inventory accuracy, turns, and write-offs.
• Identify and implement initiatives to reduce waste, obsolescence, and inventory carrying costs.
• Support site initiatives related to inventory optimization and process standardization.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit standards.
• Maintain proper documentation and traceability for inventory transactions.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Serve as a key liaison between Warehouse, Operations, Quality, and Finance.
• Provide reporting and insights to support decision-making and financial accuracy.

Skills

Cycle counting

ERP systems (SAP)

Inventory control

Data accuracy

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

dsm-firmenich in Germantown, WI, is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Inventory to maintain precise records of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. You will lead cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and optimize stock levels to support uninterrupted production.

You will ensure proper stock segmentation, timely material availability, and collaboration with planning, operations, and finance. Strong SAP knowledge and prior experience in regulated manufacturing are highly valued in this role.