Supply Chain – Replenishment & Inventory Management Process Expert (Sr Manager equivalent)

About the role

The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain – Replenishment & Inventory Management Expert role is critical in ensuring product availability, inventory optimization, operational efficiency, and supply continuity across US clinic locations. Reporting to the Senior Director, US Process Owner PTT, this position involves leading process transformation, managing inventory governance, and driving strategic inventory and replenishment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and implementation of replenishment and inventory management process requirements across the supply chain network.
• Configure, validate, and optimize replenishment parameters to support efficient inventory flow, stock availability, and demand responsiveness.
• Define and establish inventory master data standards, governance models, and data quality controls to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Support end-to-end implementation activities including data model design, integration validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), cut-over planning, and go-live readiness.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and business stakeholders to align replenishment processes with organizational goals and operational requirements.
• Identify process gaps and optimization opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, replenishment efficiency, and supply chain performance.
• Ensure compliance with inventory governance policies, operational controls, and process standards.
• Manage replenishment planning and execution activities across US clinic locations to ensure product availability and service continuity.
• Design, implement, and continuously refine inventory and replenishment strategies aligned with business priorities, demand variability, and operational objectives.
• Drive end-to-end visibility of inventory health, stock movements, and replenishment performance through reporting, analytics, and operational insights.
• Enable proactive, data-driven decision-making by leveraging forecasting, inventory analytics, and performance monitoring capabilities.
• Lead the transition toward intelligent replenishment models by incorporating automation, predictive planning, and advanced replenishment technologies.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, waste reduction, stock accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Establish KPIs, governance frameworks, and performance metrics to monitor inventory effectiveness and replenishment outcomes.
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Logistics, Clinical Operations, Finance, and IT teams to support integrated supply chain planning and execution.
• Support change management initiatives and promote user adoption of new replenishment processes and digital capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in replenishment planning, inventory management, supply chain operations, or supply chain transformation roles.
• Strong expertise in inventory optimization, replenishment methodologies, stock management, and supply planning processes.
• Experience supporting ERP or supply chain system implementations, preferably SAP S/4HANA or similar enterprise platforms.
• Proven ability to define and manage inventory master data governance and operational controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with experience leveraging data to drive operational improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, retail healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of advanced replenishment technologies, predictive inventory analytics, and automation capabilities.
• Familiarity with demand forecasting, inventory segmentation, and service-level optimization techniques.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent supply chain certification preferred.
• Experience working in large-scale, multi-site, or matrixed organizations.