Inventory Planning & Control Manager
Core
Own governance and control of inventory policy, planning strategy, and performance management across the Commercial Aircraft Group (CAG) Materials network to optimize global inventory levels and working capital.
Role type
Senior IC inventory planning and control manager
Builds
Inventory policies, targets, and controls supporting on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels for the Commercial Aircraft Group
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Supply chain management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Integrated Business Planning (IBP), inventory analysis, financial analysis, statistical/data reporting, ERP and MRP systems, root cause analysis, variance analysis, cycle count strategy, KPI monitoring, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
SAP (S/4HANA), Kinaxis, regulated aerospace/defense environment experience (AS9100, lot traceability, export compliance), APICS CPIM/CSCP/CPM/PMP certifications
Technologies
SAP, S/4HANA, Kinaxis, MRP, PCAS, Excel (pivot tables)
Responsibilities
Establish and monitor inventory management processes including safety stock and reorder parameters; Represent inventory in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Integrated Tactical Planning (ITP) processes; Develop executive-level reporting and dashboards for inventory turns, days of supply, and accuracy; Lead cycle count strategy and governance; Partner with Global Commercial Materials, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to identify constraints and develop solutions; Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce inventory costs and improve accuracy.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
