Supply Chain - Replenishment & Inventory Management Process Expert (Sr Manager equivalent)

Freseniusmedicalcare; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Sr. Manager, Supply Chain—Replenishment & Inventory Management Process Expert to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of replenishment and inventory management across US clinic locations.

You will drive data-driven inventory strategies, governance, and ERP-enabled transformation, balancing service levels with inventory investment in a fast-paced healthcare environment, while collaborating with Procurement, Logistics, Clinical Operations, Finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years in replenishment, inventory or supply chain roles.
• Strong expertise in inventory optimization and stock planning.
• Experience with ERP implementations (SAP S/4HANA preferred).
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and implementation of replenishment and inventory process requirements across the supply chain network.
• Configure, validate, and optimize replenishment parameters to support efficient inventory flow, stock availability, and demand responsiveness.
• Define and establish inventory master data standards, governance models, and data quality controls to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Support end-to-end implementation activities including data model design, integration validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), cut-over planning, and go-live readiness.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and business stakeholders to align replenishment processes with organizational goals and operational requirements.
• Identify process gaps and optimization opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, replenishment efficiency, and supply chain performance.
• Ensure compliance with inventory governance policies, operational controls, and process standards.

Skills

Replenishment planning

Inventory management

Data analytics

Process governance

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Position Location Details: Upon agreement between you and your Supervisor, you are entitled to a flexible arrangement where you will be able to split your time between working from the Waltham, MA or Franklin, TN office and working remotely.

Sr. Manager, Supply Chain - Replenishment & Inventory Management Process Expert

We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Supply Chain Replenishment & Inventory Management Expert to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of replenishment and inventory management processes across the organization. This role will play a critical part in ensuring product availability, inventory optimization, operational efficiency, and supply continuity across US clinic locations through advanced planning capabilities, process governance, and data-driven inventory strategies.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in replenishment planning, inventory management, supply chain operations, and ERP-enabled transformation initiatives, with the ability to balance service levels, inventory investment, and operational performance in a fast-paced environment.

Organization

The function incumbent reports to: Senior Director, US Process Owner Plan-to-Treat (PTT). Organizational unit: Global Procurement

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation & Process Transformation

• Lead the definition and implementation of replenishment and inventory management process requirements across the supply chain network.
• Configure, validate, and optimize replenishment parameters to support efficient inventory flow, stock availability, and demand responsiveness.
• Define and establish inventory master data standards, governance models, and data quality controls to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Support end-to-end implementation activities including data model design, integration validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), cut-over planning, and go-live readiness.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and business stakeholders to align replenishment processes with organizational goals and operational requirements.
• Identify process gaps and optimization opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, replenishment efficiency, and supply chain performance.
• Ensure compliance with inventory governance policies, operational controls, and process standards.

End-to-End Process Governance & Inventory Strategy

• Manage replenishment planning and execution activities across US clinic locations to ensure product availability and service continuity.
• Design, implement, and continuously refine inventory and replenishment strategies aligned with business priorities, demand variability, and operational objectives.
• Drive end-to-end visibility of inventory health, stock movements, and replenishment performance through reporting, analytics, and operational insights.
• Enable proactive, data-driven decision-making by leveraging forecasting, inventory analytics, and performance monitoring capabilities.
• Lead the transition toward intelligent replenishment models by incorporating automation, predictive planning, and advanced replenishment technologies.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, waste reduction, stock accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Establish KPIs, governance frameworks, and performance metrics to monitor inventory effectiveness and replenishment outcomes.
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Logistics, Clinical Operations, Finance, and IT teams to support integrated supply chain planning and execution.
• Support change management initiatives and promote user adoption of new replenishment processes and digital capabilities.

Experience, know-how and skills critical for success

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in replenishment planning, inventory management, supply chain operations, or supply chain transformation roles.
• Strong expertise in inventory optimization, replenishment methodologies, stock management, and supply planning processes.
• Experience supporting ERP or supply chain system implementations, preferably SAP S/4HANA or similar enterprise platforms.
• Proven ability to define and manage inventory master data governance and operational controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with experience leveraging data to drive operational improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, retail healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of advanced replenishment technologies, predictive inventory analytics, and automation capabilities.
• Familiarity with demand forecasting, inventory segmentation, and service-level optimization techniques.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent supply chain certification