Supply Chain – Replenishment & Inventory Management Process Expert (Sr Manager equivalent)
Waltham, MA - USA
Job Summary
Position Location Details: Upon agreement between you and your Supervisor you are entitled to a flexible arrangement where you will be able to split your time between working from the Waltham MA or Franklin TN office and working remotely.
Sr. Manager Supply Chain Replenishment & Inventory Management Process Expert
We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Supply Chain Replenishment & Inventory Management Expert to lead the design implementation and optimization of replenishment and inventory management processes across the organization. This role will play a critical part in ensuring product availability inventory optimization operational efficiency and supply continuity across US clinic locations through advanced planning capabilities process governance and data-driven inventory strategies.
The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in replenishment planning inventory management supply chain operations and ERP-enabled transformation initiatives with the ability to balance service levels inventory investment and operational performance in a fast-paced environment.
Organization
The function incumbent reports to: Senior Director US Process Owner Plan-to-Treat (PTT). Organizational unit: Global Procurement
Key Responsibilities
Project Implementation & Process Transformation
- Lead the definition and implementation of replenishment and inventory management process requirements across the supply chain network.
- Configure validate and optimize replenishment parameters to support efficient inventory flow stock availability and demand responsiveness.
- Define and establish inventory master data standards governance models and data quality controls to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems.
- Support end-to-end implementation activities including data model design integration validation user acceptance testing (UAT) cut-over planning and go-live readiness.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain Operations IT and business stakeholders to align replenishment processes with organizational goals and operational requirements.
- Identify process gaps and optimization opportunities to improve inventory accuracy replenishment efficiency and supply chain performance.
- Ensure compliance with inventory governance policies operational controls and process standards.
End-to-End Process Governance & Inventory Strategy
- Manage replenishment planning and execution activities across US clinic locations to ensure product availability and service continuity.
- Design implement and continuously refine inventory and replenishment strategies aligned with business priorities demand variability and operational objectives.
- Drive end-to-end visibility of inventory health stock movements and replenishment performance through reporting analytics and operational insights.
- Enable proactive data-driven decision-making by leveraging forecasting inventory analytics and performance monitoring capabilities.
- Lead the transition toward intelligent replenishment models by incorporating automation predictive planning and advanced replenishment technologies.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization waste reduction stock accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Establish KPIs governance frameworks and performance metrics to monitor inventory effectiveness and replenishment outcomes.
- Partner cross-functionally with Procurement Logistics Clinical Operations Finance and IT teams to support integrated supply chain planning and execution.
- Support change management initiatives and promote user adoption of new replenishment processes and digital capabilities.
Experience know-how and skills critical for success
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Business Administration Engineering or related field.
- 10 years of experience in replenishment planning inventory management supply chain operations or supply chain transformation roles.
- Strong expertise in inventory optimization replenishment methodologies stock management and supply planning processes.
- Experience supporting ERP or supply chain system implementations preferably SAP S/4HANA or similar enterprise platforms.
- Proven ability to define and manage inventory master data governance and operational controls.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills with experience leveraging data to drive operational improvements.
- Excellent stakeholder management communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within healthcare pharmaceuticals medical devices retail healthcare or other highly regulated industries.
- Knowledge of advanced replenishment technologies predictive inventory analytics and automation capabilities.
- Familiarity with demand forecasting inventory segmentation and service-level optimization techniques.
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM CSCP) or equivalent supply chain certification preferred.
- Experience working in large-scale multi-site or matrixed organizations.
Key Competencies
- Replenishment Planning & Execution
- Inventory Management & Optimization
- Inventory Governance & Master Data Management
- ERP & Supply Chain System Implementation
- Predictive & Intelligent Replenishment
- Data Analytics & Performance Monitoring
- Supply Chain Process Governance
- Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement
Other
1) Languages
- English Advanced other languages an advantage
2) Travel requirements:
- Willingness to travel for business purposes occasionally (up to 20%)
The rate of pay for this position will depend onthe successful candidates work location andqualifications including relevant educationwork experience skills and competencies.
Annual salary: $117700.00 - $196200.00 - Waltham MA location
Benefit Overview: This position offers acomprehensive benefits package includingmedical dental and vision insurance a 401(k)with company match paid time off parentalleave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.
Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sexual orientation gender identity parental status national origin age disability military service or other non-merit-based factorsRequired Experience:
Manager
About Company
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