Senior Manager Inventory Optimization

As the Senior Manager of InventoryOptimization, you will play a pivotal role in driving efficient inventorymanagement strategies while overseeing a team of Inventory Control Analysts.This player/coach role is ideal for a hands-on leader with advanced PowerBIskills, essential for data-driven decision-making and reporting to executiveleadership. You will manage the impact of customer engineering change orders(ECOs), oversee claims for cancelled or stranded materials, and developstrategies for managing excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory. Your insightsand analysis will be presented regularly to the executive team, ensuring thatinventory management aligns with business objectives, minimizes financialrisks, and maximizes customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities – other duties may beassigned:

Inventory Optimization Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of Inventory Control Analysts.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and proactive management of ECO effectivity dates.
• Drive inventory adjustments to support ECOs and minimize supply chain disruptions.

Claims and Recovery Management

• Oversee claims processes for cancelled or stranded materials.
• Partner with supply chain teams to evaluate claims situations.
• Engage with customers to file claims and negotiate adjustments per company policy and customer agreements.

Excess and Obsolete (E&O) InventoryStrategy

• Develop and implement strategies to manage E&O inventory.
• Identify cost-effective solutions to minimize waste and recover value from non-moving stock.
• Coordinate disposal or repurposing of obsolete materials.

Executive Reporting and Presentation

• Regularly present on inventory performance, trends, and risks to executive leadership.
• Use PowerBI to provide data-driven insights and ensure alignment between inventory practices and business objectives.

Process Improvement and Innovation

• Assess and enhance inventory management and claims handling processes.
• Implement best practices to increase accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and production teams to align inventory control with business goals.
• Ensure clear communication to meet customer demands and optimize company operations.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in inventory management or supply chain roles, with 3+ years in a managerial role, preferably in the semiconductor industry.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in ERP systems and inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced PowerBI skills for reporting and data analysis (essential).

Analytical and Communication Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience interpreting data and making recommendations.
• Proven experience presenting to executive leadership; clear verbal and written communication skills suited to a senior audience.

Leadership and Hands-On Approach

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with experience mentoring a high-performing team.
• Willingness to take a hands-on approach as a player/coach, diving into details while driving strategic goal