Senior Manager, Inventory Control Tower
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree
- 7+ years of experience of inventory management logistics
Nice to have
- APICS certification
- Familiarity with lean methodologies or Six Sigma
- Collaborated and led multi-cultural teams
- Lean DNA experience
- Ability to connect with c-suite and buyers across North America
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with inventory Management and ERP systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of inventory forecasting techniques and tools.
- Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Full description
Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.
About this Role
The Senior Manager, Inventory Control Tower will play a critical role in ensuring the effective management, visibility, and optimization of inventory across our global supply chain. By utilizing advanced analytics, tracking systems, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, the specialist will enable seamless inventory management and ensure that product availability meets customer demand.
Key Responsibilities
- Inventory Monitoring & Analysis: Regularly analyze inventory levels, turnover rates, and stock movement across all locations to identify trends, potential shortages, or excesses.
- Inventory Optimization: Utilize advanced forecasting tools and methods to predict future inventory needs and optimize inventory levels, minimizing holding costs while ensuring product availability.
- Data Management: Maintain and update inventory records, ensuring data accuracy in the inventory management system.
- Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, sales, operations, and warehouse teams to align on inventory needs and priorities.
- Process Improvement: Continuously review and enhance inventory processes and tools to ensure they are efficient, up-to-date, and meet business needs.
- Reporting: Provide regular reports on inventory metrics, including stock levels, turnover rates, potential stockouts, and other KPIs.
- Issue Resolution: Act as a point of contact for any inventory-related issues and drive resolution in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the inventory process and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Training: Train and guide other team members on inventory best practices and new tools or processes as needed
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 7+ years of experience of inventory management logistics
Preferred Qualifications
- APICS certification
- Familiarity with lean methodologies or Six Sigma