Inventory Programs Manager

***:The job role may include other reasonable duties/tasks from time to time.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**:- Manage, maintain and recommend the company's material and stocked inventory including stock profiles and stock locations- Minimize overstocks and removal of obsolete / redundant raw materials to maximize availability of working capital- Ensure all materials transactions in SAP are managed appropriately according to company procedure.- Provide routine management information on inventory performance- Monitor and evaluate consumables usage & costs- Monitor & evaluate material utilization and scrap- Implement improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory, minimise costs and maximize working capital- Write and maintain accurate written procedures for inventory control processes and functions.- Ensure integrity and accuracy of the stock management system- Manage control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved.- Conducts quality control on Inventory Management data, produces weekly analytical inventory reports and supplies the management and respective teams with accurate reports.- Follows up closely with the respective Inventory managers (various Warehouse teams) by ensuring a proper implementation of the policies and procedures are adhered to with elements of control losses and inventory reporting accuracies.- Provides technical support to his/her local peers and communicates with the respective areas of Operations.- Communicate openly with the IT department to ensure areas of concern are limited within the technical areas of challenges.- Supports teams on site whenever there are technical problems.- Management of inventory at multiple external locations in line with the requirements of the operation- The review and revision of procedures and SOP's to ensure that inventory control actions are adhered to.- Develop and train staff in respective departments/locations to enable continuity throughout- To produce integrity results on a daily basis identifying current and potential issues.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**:- Works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.- Also works in standard office environment and uses general office equipment (telephone, PC, copier, fax machine, etc.).- Travel required: 5%**SKILLS**:- Proficient use of an automated inventory management system (preferably Logility) with hands on experience of purchasing, inventory control, managing inventory turn, service level expectations, and goal setting.- Ideally possessing a relevant professional qualification and/or suitable background experience in inventory management / Purchasing/ Planning- Have a detailed understanding of MRP and inventory control / management systems and ERP.- Proven track record as a experienced leader/manager of large planning organizations.- Experience of lean manufacture, kanban and kaizen continuous improvement or similar production tools within a low volume, high mix, high quality manufacturing facility would be an advantage.- Knowledge of international commerce, customs regulations, Incoterms and international supply chain processes.- Knowledge of custom supply solutions to reduce non-value portion of material movement/positioning.- Ability to turn goals into actionable results.- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a demanding and customer focused working environment.- Possess excellent personal organisation and business administration skills in accordance with modern best practice methods.- Diplomatic.Must possess an awareness and appreciation of different cultures.- Highly pro-active with the ability to work to deadlines.Must be able to multi-task effectively.- Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality.- Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt.**EXPERIENCE**:**Essential**:- Minimum 5 years experience in inventory control on an automated system for a large diverse global supply base with multiple distribution centers.- Experience with SAP.- Presentation skills**EDUCATION**:**Essential**:Bachelor of Science in Business or Engineering, or equivalent experience and/or education.APICS CPIM certification or CIRM certification desireable