Drivesmarterinventorydecisionsattheheartofourglobalsupplychain

Join us in strengthening how we manage inventory across BDRThermeaGroup. In this role, you will shape global inventoryoptimisation– balancing service,costand risk – while contributing to strong supply chain performance.

Yourrole

As our Group Inventory Manager, you will join the Group Supply Chain team and play a key role in improving how inventory is managed across our globalorganisation This is a high-impact individual contributor position, reporting to the Group Supply Chain Director and working closely with colleagues and stakeholders acrossPlanning,Logistics,Procurement andCommercial teams.

You will align and strengthen inventory management practices across multiple markets and sites.Your scope goes beyond monitoring and control: you will help steer inventory performance at group level by bringing structure,transparency,and clear governance. You will work with stakeholders to navigate trade-offs between product availability, working capital and risk, and help theorganisationstay aligned on priorities.

You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with internal teams and external experts to strengthen ways of working and enable more data-informed planning and reporting.

This is a hybrid role, based in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands You are invited to work on-site at least two days per week.We support your home office set-up and offer flexibility in how you balance on-site and remote work.

Yourkeytasks

• Define and implement the global inventory strategy, policies, and governance framework tooptimiseinventory levels while ensuring target service levels and business continuity

• Take ownership of inventory performance at group level, including target setting, KPI definition (e.g.DIOH, inventory turns, service level and obsolescence) and performance tracking across regions and sites.

• Drive inventoryoptimisationinitiatives across the network, including safety stock policies, segmentation strategies, multi-echelon inventoryoptimisationand parameter setting.

• Establish andstandardiseinventory management processes, tools and best practices across sites and business units.

• Drive data accuracy and inventory visibility across systems (e.g.ERP – we use SAP S/4HANA), ensuring reliable inputs for planning and decision-making.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve inventory efficiency, collaborating closely with planning, procurement,manufacturingandlogisticsteams.

• Provide governance and constructivechallengeto regional and site supply chain teams on inventory targets,assumptionsand recovery plans

• Contribute inventory projections and targets into the Sales & Operations Planning process, ensuring alignment with demand,supplyand financial plans

• Partner with Finance to align inventory targets with working capitalobjectivesand supportaccuratefinancial reporting and forecasting

• Support network design, industrialtransfers,and new product introductions from an inventory perspective, ensuringappropriate strategiesduring transitions and product lifecycle phases

What you bring

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, with a clear focus on inventory management and planning

• Proven experience managing inventory in a multi-site or global environment

• Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain and key inventory drivers

• Experience with inventoryoptimisationmethodologies (e.g.safety stock, segmentation, multi-echelon, make-to-forecast / make-to-order)

• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to contribute ideas and support continuous improvement

• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Operations and Commercial teams

• A structured, data-focused approach to analysis and problem-solving

• Solid financial acumen, including working capital, cashflowand cost of inventory

• Comfortable operating in a transitional environment, where processes and structures are evolving

• Experience with digital supply chain tools and datavisualisation(e.g.Power BI, AI tools), as well as ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA

• Project and change management experience, with the ability to support and driveorganisationaltransformation initiatives

• A Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or Business Administration

What we offer

• A permanent contract.

• Nexttoasolidmonetarycompensation,receivea strong pension package.

• Benefitfromahealthywork-lifebalancewith36holidaydaysperyear,basedon afull-timecontract. 30 of these areforyourownchoosing, 6 are officeclosuredays

• Take advantage offlexiblehome-workingpoliciesanda home-office budget.

• Enjoydiscounts onourproductsandinsurances

• The opportunity to make a real impactina globalorganisationadvancing the energy transition.

About the company

At BDRThermeaGroup, we bring the energy transition closer every day. Serving customers in more than 100 countries with a diverse team of 7,000, we are united by a shared mission to create a sustainable future through smart indoor climate solutions. We champion innovation, customer focus, and a cohesiveteamculture

BDRThermeaGroup is a proud equal opportunity employer, valuingdiversityand inclusivity. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to join us inshapinga more sustainable, innovative future for everyone

What’sit like to work at BDRThermeaGroup?

At BDRThermeaGroup, wedon'tjust talk about making a difference - we live it every day. As a team member,you'llbe part of a company leading the way in the global energy transition, shaping the future of sustainable heating and hot water systems

Work alongside passionate colleagues who share our core values: One Team, Sustainable Future, and Customer Focus. We support your growth, development, and well-being in a purpose-driven environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Join us on our journey toward a sustainable future.