Inventory Manager F/M/D

A family-owned company, bioMérieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics. For more than 60 years and across the world, we have imagined and developed innovative diagnostics solutions to improve public health. Today, our teams are spread across 45 countries and serve 160 countries with the support of a large distribution network.
Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.

We are looking for an Inventory Manager who will work and grow within the Supply & Demand Management department. 

What will your responsibilities be within bioMérieux?

• In line with strategies defined in S&OP, computes SLA and stock parameters to be met within international/regional distribution centers warehouses for his/her brand; ensures that they are respected and triggers required reviews as function of changes of production, distribution strategies or of market conditions. In collaboration with subsidiaries and VMI, computes subsidiary SLA and/or stock settings and validate any change of it.
• Based on sales forecasts/business pipeline, provides manufacturing sites and external suppliers of his/her perimeter with the netted unconstrained demand signal (input to plant site MPS and Brand S&OPs). Propose scenario based on simulations done with planning systems. Prioritizes and checks production plan consistency; arbitrates amongst the operational scenarii whenever necessary. Leads the Supply Review meeting and participate actively to the S&OP of his/her brand (included dependent demand products).
• Propose, validate in a collective approach in S&OP process and put in place distribution strategy. Is responsible for the air/sea ratio and ask for distribution adjustments when required.
• Anticipates medium-term scrap and back-order risks, drives related allocations/promotions and monitors firm STOs/ Purchase Orders in relation with Replenishment Planners in case of a High Risk of supply Crisis or in case of a Supply Crisis. Communicate scrap and back-order risks following standard procedures (Warning list, …).
• During launches and phase outs and in collaboration with Life Cycle Management / Supply Chain Service referents team, plans for initial stock-build/final stock-draw and transfer tactics in order to reach target service level at optimized economics.
• Maintains MRP views on International Distribution Centers in the Information System, and ensures data quality (min/max/Safety stock/lead times)

Who are you?

• Master’s Degree, ideally specialized in supply chain/planning. Or bachelor degree with 3 to 5 years of experience in planning.
• Ability to make or influence decisions, Anticipation skills, Adaptability / Flexibility (Mastery)
• Analytical and communication skills
• Business acumen, financial risks understanding
• Continuous improvement mindset, Understanding of manufacturing, logistic and transport key drivers and constraints
• Practical experience of multilevel planning principles and tools (SAP understanding, MRP, ideally advanced planning tools), Agile with IS systems in general
• English

bioMérieux welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.