Purpose:
Responsible for leading and coordinating the global inventory development, planning and optimization for production units in Pulp, Energy & Circularity, Packaging and Tissue Ensure Inventory control practices and development is compliant according to inventory policies and in line with business objectives. Scope of the global production inventories in this role: P&P, Pressure parts, Consumables and Fabrics.
Key responsibilities:
Lead production inventory(Materials, WIP & Finishedgoods) development actions globally to ensure efficient inventory management in production units
Develop and execute strategic action plans forproductioninventory optimization and compliance
Collaborate withbusiness areas, production,procurementand project management to optimizeinventory and service level of production inventory and warehouses
Monitor production inventory performance metrics, analyze data, and provide regular reports to stakeholders, making data-driven decisions
Drive digital transformation in production inventory management
Deliversignificant, sustainable networkingcapital-relatedsavings through inventory management
Support global materials management processes tooptimizeinventory levels in production units
Ensure global inventory control practices for production units (critical items, scrapping, review materials selection periodically and controlkey materials)
Conduct internal auditstoinventory management practices andidentifyareas of risk
Drive process development in close cooperation withLogistics and MaterialsManagement Excellence team and otherinternal stakeholders
Serve as a member ofMaterialsManagementcore teamand Global inventory management team.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you need tohave
7+ years of experience ininventory management,logisticsand material management practices withexperience of leadershiproles, preferably in the context of global industrial manufacturing.
Advanced degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply ChainManagementor related field
Demonstrated success inproductioninventoryoptimizationandwarehousefoot-print optimization
Entrepreneurial mindset with clear drive to lead changeand transformation ofbusinessinglobal, networked environment.
Hands-onexperience inwarehousing,logisticsoperationsandinventorymanagement
Strong matrix management capabilitiesandexperience with a successful track record
Strong analytical skills and strategic acumen, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisionsfordrive cost-efficientlogisticsand materials management.
Strong interpersonal skills including extensive knowledge in managing matrix teams & stakeholders with geographically and culturally diversesetup
GoodIT skills andexcellentanalytical skillswithstrongMS Excelskills.
Highly results-oriented with continuous improvement attitude
Knowledge of Infor LNasbenefitas well asAPICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.
Your personal characteristics includegood communicationand intercultural negotiation skills. You have co-operative attitude and genuine drive and desire to make success within ValmetFluent English, both written and oral, is essential
Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.
In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Valmet has two focused segments: Biomaterial Solutions and Services and Process Performance Solutions. Valmet’s operating model consists of five business areas: Automation Solutions; Flow Control; Pulp, Energy and Circularity; Packaging and Paper; and Tissue. The business areas are supported by a separate Latin America unit and a China Chair. The Global Supply unit supports cost-competitiveness by optimizing and leveraging Valmet’s global scale in procurement and production.
