Inventory & Waste Manager Europe

Job Description

Inventory & Waste Manager – Lead the European Inventory Planning team and drive sustainable improvements in inventory, inventory strategy and cash‑flow protection across our European operations.

Responsibilities

• 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 bridge actions.
• 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, target sign‑offs and adherence; present 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

• Bachelor’s 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 organisational 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% | Relocation support available: No

Equal Opportunity Statement

Mondelēz International is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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