Global Inventory Manager

Purpose: Responsible for leading and coordinating the global inventory development, planning and optimization for production units in Pulp, Energy & Circularity, Packaging and Tissue . Ensure Inventory control practices and development is compliant according to inventory policies and in line with business objectives. Scope of the global production inventories in this role: P&P, Pressure parts, Consumables and Fabrics.

Key responsibilities:  

Lead production inventory   (M aterial s , WIP & Finish ed   goods) development actions globally to ensure efficient inventory management in production units  

Develop and execute strategic action plans for   production   inventory optimization and compliance  

Collaborate with   business areas , production,   procurement   and project management to  optimize   inventory and service level of production inventory and warehouses  

Monitor production inventory performance metrics, analyze data, and provide regular reports to stakeholders, making data-driven decisions  

Drive digital transformation in production inventory management  

Deliver   significant, sustainable networking   capital-related   savings through inventory management  

Support global materials management processes to   optimize   inventory levels in production units  

Ensure global inventory control practices for production units (critical items, scrapping, review materials selection periodically and control   key materials )  

Conduct internal audits   to   inventory management practices and   identify   areas of risk  

Drive process development in close cooperation with   Logistics and Materials   M anagement Excellence team and other   internal stakeholders  

Serve as a member of   Materials   Management   core team   and Global inventory management team.  

Requirements :  

To be successful in this role , you need to   hav e .  

7+ years of experience in   inventory management,   logistics   and material management practices with   experience of leadership   roles, preferably in the context of global industrial manufacturing.  

Advanced degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain   Management   or related field  

Demonstrated success in   p roduction   i nventory   optimization   and   w arehouse   foot-print optimization  

E ntrepreneurial mindset with clear drive to lead change   and transformation   of   business   in   global , networked environment.  

Hands-on   experience in   warehousing,   logistics   operation s   and   i nventory   management  

S trong matrix management capabilities   and   experience with a successful track record .    

Strong analytical skills and strategic acumen, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions   for   drive cost-efficient   logistics   and materials management.  

Strong interpersonal skills including extensive knowledge in managing matrix teams & stakeholders with geographically and culturally diverse   setup .  

Good   IT skills and   excellent   analytical skills   with   strong   MS Excel   skills.    

Highly results-oriented with continuous improvement attitude  

Knowledge of Infor LN   as   benefit   as well as   APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.  

Your personal characteristics include   good communication   and intercultural negotiation skills. You have co-operative attitude and genuine drive and desire to make success within Valmet .    Fluent English, both written and oral, is essential .