Sr. Manager, Global Inventory & Data Analytics, Supply Chain

Sr. Manager, Global Inventory & Data Analytics, Supply Chain

Job Purpose Summary The Sr. Manager, Global Inventory & Data Analytics is responsible for designing and executing global inventory strategies and developing a world‑class analytics foundation that enables end‑to‑end supply chain visibility and performance. This role owns inventory performance across global manufacturing sites and distribution centers, drives operational excellence through ERP governance, and develops advanced data analytics capabilities that empower decision‑making across planning, logistics, procurement, and operations.

The position serves as a strategic partner to Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Commercial teams, improving service levels, working capital, and global supply chain efficiency.

• Develop and govern global inventory policies, including safety stocks, segmentation logic (ABC, PFEP, DDMRP buffers), and replenishment models.
• Implement PFEP and decoupling strategies to improve flow, reduce lead‑time variability, and align inventory levels with service requirements.
• Translate demand variability, capacity constraints, and production strategies into optimized inventory positioning.
• Reduce slow‑moving, obsolete, and excess inventory through predictive analytics and cross‑functional actions.

• Build and operationalize advanced analytical capabilities to support inventory, demand/supply planning, logistics, strategic sourcing, and more.
• Design and implement operating mechanics (dashboards, KPIs, cadence) to enable real‑time visibility and action across levels (sites, regions, corporate).
• Establish scalable analytics frameworks and tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Tableau) that drive standardization and data‑driven execution.
• Partner with IT and business system owners to ensure data accuracy, hierarchy alignment, master data consistency, and systemic integration.

• Configure and maintain supply chain parameters in D365 and other ERP systems (e.g., MOQ, LT, UOM, Incoterms, payment terms, price breaks).
• Coordinate ERP upgrades with planning, purchasing, and engineering.
• Create documentation, training materials, and visual aids to drive ERP adoption.
• Analyze and enhance data processing modules, identifying automation and improvement opportunities.
• Champion change management initiatives to strengthen adoption of new processes and technologies.

• Support S&OP and Supply Chain processes by connecting inventory insights with demand plans, capacity profiles, and working capital objectives.
• Oversee strategic modeling of inventory risk, lead‑time scenarios, product launches, and regional expansion planning.
• Lead alignment between Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and Commercial teams by turning data narratives into decisions and action plans.

• Lead and develop a team of analysts in inventory management and supply chain analytics.
• Champion the evolution toward a digitally enabled, insight‑led supply chain culture.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean methods, structured problem‑solving, and technology enablement.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, inventory management, including data analytics and ERP implementation.
• Strong leadership experience managing teams across multiple sites or geographies.
• Proven success driving global inventory optimization and reporting standardization.
• Deep expertise in D365 or equivalent ERP systems, with a proven record of driving process improvements.
• Advanced analytical and modeling skills; proficient in Excel, Power BI/Tableau, SQL, or similar tools.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken). Additional languages a plus.

• Inventory Optimization:
  Balances service, cost, and working capital across the global network.
• Analytical Leadership:
  Uses advanced analytics to drive business decisions and identify root…