Inventory & Waste Manager Europe
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Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
We are looking for an Inventory & Waste Managerto lead our European Inventory Planning team and improvement this critical role you will be instrumental in achieving year-on-year sustainable improvements in inventory driving inventory strategy and safeguarding cash flow across our European operation.
How you will contribute:
- End-to-End Inventory Target Setting & Coordination:
- Lead the comprehensive inventory target setting and coordination process.
- Ensure budget and target updates align with Finance including deviation monitoring analysis and bridges.
- Robust Inventory Governance & Compliance:
- Manage the Monthly Inventory Governance meeting ensuring timely completion of actions across all stakeholders.
- Own stock boundary settings including static/dynamic updates and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance of inventory control including target signoffs & adherence. Present any variations outside tolerance to relevant IBP forums for sign-off.
- Capability Building & Process Optimisation:
- Lead the Inventory Optimisation Programme for Europe delivering structured year on year improvements.
- Implement Inventory segmentation in line with the E2E framework to deliver agile and focused inventory performance.
- Lead the Team:
- Manage and lead a direct team of Central Inventory Managers with dotted line responsibility into the Business Unit Inventory teams.
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering or a related field.
- Progressive experience in inventory management supply chain planning or a highly analytical role within a complex global organisation.
- Demonstrated track record of driving significant and sustainable improvements in inventory metrics (e.g. DIOH working capital).
- Deep expertise in end-to-end supply chain processes inventory drivers and their financial implications.
- Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis reporting and dashboard creation.
- Strong command of SAP APO (SNP PPDS) and ECC; experience with BOTs or automation tools is a plus.
- Exceptional communication influencing and stakeholder management skills capable of engaging effectively at all organizational levels.
- Proven ability to establish and manage robust governance frameworks and ensure compliance.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive problem-solving mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
More about this role
Work schedule: 100%
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We value our talented employees and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation or preference gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Excited to grow your career
We value our talented employees and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you we encourage you to apply!
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Job Type
RegularProcess excellenceBusiness CapabilityRequired Experience:
Manager
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About Company
Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We're leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. ... View more
