Inventory Performance Manager (Europe)

The Inventory Performance Manager Adhesive EU is a senior Supply Chain role with top management high visibility (strategy) and operational collaboration (execution) that defines and drives the European inventory strategy across the 9 Strategic Business Units (SBUs) of Adhesives technologies (HAT), balancing service level and cost to serve.

The role leads inventory excellence through governance, KPIs, and performance management in line with Global Supply Chain best practices, enabling data-driven decisions and continuous improvement across the Adhesive Operations Europe (AOE) organization, to achieve aligned inventory targets.

The dimension of the role is given by the direct steering of Cash net working capital (450MEUR), impact on turnover (3.5 BEUR x Year) and portfolio complexity of > 100.000 elements

 What you´ll do

• Inventory Strategy & Performance (60%)

  • Own and implement end-to-end inventory strategy across AOE domains
  • Define, cascade and monitor inventory KPIs aligned with regional and global standards
  • Analyze performance trends and identify improvement opportunities
  • Drive inventory governance through structured review cadence, dashboards, and reporting
  • Partner with functional leaders, SBUs, and Process & Systems teams to optimize processes and systems
  • Support decision-making with clear insights and recommendations
    
• Leadership & Collaboration (40%)
  • Facilitate the EU Inventory Steering Committee chaired by AOE Head
  • Represent Europe in the Global Inventory Community of Practice
  • Lead cross-functional and cross-regional alignment with GSC and SBUs
  • Coordinate planning network heads and project teams to ensure execution of initiatives

Elvárások:

What makes you a good fit

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (Bachelor optional depending on proven experience)
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, or transformation roles
• Strong expertise in KPI management, data analytics (e.g. Power BI), ERP systems
• Proven project and change management experience
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with global and regional colleagues
• Positive attitude and desire to work towards beneficial solutions
• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean / Six Sigma knowledge a plus)

Egyéb információ az állásról:

Our partner is a leading player in the chemical and consumer goods industry, backed by nearly 150 years of global heritage and over 35 years of successful presence in the Hungarian market. They are the force behind world-renowned brands in laundry care, beauty, and adhesive technologies. 

Operating across two major business units, Consumer Brands and Adhesive Technologies, the company is dedicated to delivering market-leading solutions and sustainable innovations. As a two-time BeneFit Prize winner, the company is officially recognized for its outstanding employee well-being programs and competitive benefit schemes. By joining their team, you will be part of a community where long-standing tradition meets cutting-edge technology, offering a stable, award-winning, and forward-thinking environment for your professional growth.