Supply Chain Leader: Inventory & Process Improvement

Umicore AG & Co. KG; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore AG & Co. KG is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Pasadena, TX to lead the SC&P Expertise team and drive inventory optimization, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on safe, reliable operations, governance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver value.

You will translate business priorities into actionable plans, manage inventory, and monitor KPI performance while coordinating with operations, procurement, logistics, and planning teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in supply chain and inventory management.
• Proven leadership in complex operations.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the SC&P Expertise team to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.
• Translate priorities into executable plans and align resources.
• Drive Supply Chain Strategy and CIP initiatives.
• Manage inventory effectively balancing service, working capital, and cost.
• Monitor inventory performance and mitigate stock risks.
• Establish KPIs and report results.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Data analytics

Planning

Stakeholder management

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Umicore AG & Co. KG is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Pasadena, TX to lead the SC&P Expertise team and drive inventory optimization, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on safe, reliable operations, governance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver value.

You will translate business priorities into actionable plans, manage inventory, and monitor KPI performance while coordinating with operations, procurement, logistics, and planning teams.