Hybrid Inventory Manager bei Vanderlande

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Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Inventory Manager to oversee and optimize our inventory operations with a strong focus on financial audit readiness, staff development, and long-term inventory strategy. This role is vital in ensuring inventory accuracy, supporting financial compliance, and developing a high-performing team to sustain growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial & Audit Compliance

• Ensure all inventory records are accurate and audit-ready at all times.

• Prepare and deliver comprehensive inventory reports to financial auditors and senior leadership.

• Partner with Finance to reconcile physical inventory with general ledger accounts.

2. People Development & Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of inventory specialists and warehouse personnel.

• Implement training programs to elevate technical skills and cross-functional collaboration.

• Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear KPIs, and support career development.

• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

3. Inventory Strategy & Operations

• Develop and execute inventory strategies aligned with business goals and growth projections.

• Drive inventory optimization initiatives to balance service levels, working capital, and turnover.

• Utilize data and analytics to inform demand planning, procurement decisions, and space utilization.

• Collaborate with Procurement, Production, and Sales teams to forecast needs and minimize stockouts or overstock scenarios.

• Recommend and implement inventory management system enhancements and process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field (preferred)

• 5+ years of experience in inventory management, with exposure to audit or finance environments.

• Proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams.

• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems (ERP, WMS) and advanced Excel skills.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience collaborating with external auditors and finance teams is a strong plus.

• Certification in inventory or supply chain (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP) preferred.