Inventory Manager; m​/f​/d; Global Supply Chain

At Merz Therapeutics, we are committed to ensuring patients worldwide receive the therapies they need. As Performance & Inventory Manager (m/f/d), you will play a key role in optimizing global supply chain performance, driving inventory excellence, and enabling data-driven decision-making across our international network.

• Define and monitor global supply chain and inventory KPIs
• Develop dashboards, reports, and performance insights to support decision-making
• Analyze supply chain performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Lead global inventory optimization initiatives to balance service, cost, and working capital
• Manage risks related to excess, obsolete, slow-moving, and expiring inventory
• Drive inventory strategy, policies, and continuous improvement activities
• Support digitalization and automation projects across supply chain processes
• Develop advanced analytics and predictive models for inventory and service performance
• Conduct scenario analyses and provide recommendations for business decisions
• Lead cross‑functional projects and collaborate with Supply Chain, Commercial, Quality, Finance, IT, and Manufacturing teams worldwide

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Several years of experience in supply chain, inventory, or performance management
• Experience with in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in KPI management and reporting
• Must‑have hands‑on experience with ERP and analytics tools such as SAP, Power BI, SAP BW, SAC, Python, or similar
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) certification is a plus
• Experience in data science and AI is a plus
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Structured, proactive, and solution‑oriented working style
• Business fluent in English (written and spoken), additional languages are an advantage

• Individual career development in a purposeful job: you improve the quality of life of our patients!
• Hybrid work model that allows a good work‑life balance
• Attractive location with good transport links, modern workplaces and a company restaurant
• Global family business with flat hierarchies and an open, respectful corporate culture
• Attractive remuneration with extensive social benefits
• Variety of employer‑subsidized benefits such as Well Pass, Germany ticket, Corporate Benefits and Job Bike