About the role

  • Inventory & Waste Manager leading European Inventory Planning team for Mondelēz International. Driving inventory strategy and safeguarding cash flow across European operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the comprehensive inventory target setting and coordination process.
  • Ensure budget and target updates align with Finance, including deviation monitoring, analysis, and bridges.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Manage and lead a direct team of Central Inventory Managers with dotted line responsibility into the Business Unit Inventory teams.

Requirements

  • 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 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.

Benefits

  • Relocation Support Available? No

Job title

Inventory & Waste Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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