Global Inventory & Analytics Manager - job 1 of 2

For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home.

As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.

Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.

It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.

As our next Global Inventory & Analytics Manager, you will have a high visibility role where you will be responsible to harmonize global rules, define KPIs, support our regions in the annual target setting process, all of this while measuring and launching corrective actions to optimize inventory levels of a specific area, geography or product category assigned. Our regional community is paramount, therefore this role will continue developing the global and regional collaboration efforts, by leading and strengthening our communication channels and forums.

Additionally, you will be a key business coordinator and expert for any Supply Chain tools utilized within the entire planning spectrum, such as Power BI, Anaplan, Cognos, etc. You will be responsible for bringing relevant support to the regions by building local visualizations and reports with a strong focus on putting the story behind the numbers.

We bring joy & simplicity to everyday life – and we need you to help share that story.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain corporate visibility to the overall regional inventory, including finished goods, bulk, WIP, components, and raw materials.
• Manage and create key organizational projects within planning spectrum, track budget, naming project members and key stakeholders, following tests, communicating on advancements, launching key meetings (steerco, kick-off, etc.).
• Develop and implement a global and regional vision of inventory management, including inventory classification analysis, SLOB control, portfolio rationalization and inventory coverage, etc. (all or specific categories assigned).
• Define rules for KPIs measurement, set performance targets, create visualization and traceability tools to align supply chain metrics with cross functional stakeholders (Manufacture, Production, Finance, etc.).
• Lead worldwide communities of key users, or key contacts, through workshops, steering committee, etc.
• If you are passionate about using your inner creativity and advance analytics knowledge to create data stories based on business queries while leading cross-functional teams, this opportunity is for you.

What we’re looking for in You:

• Bachelor’s degree on Business, Data Science or Operation experience related required.
• Master’s degree in Analytics, Supply Chain or MBA preferred.
• 5-7 years of Supply Chain experience in Planning, Supply Chain Analytics positions, with on hand experience leading cross functional projects with regional or global impact.
• Experience tracking business KPI’s and Metrics.
• Experience collaborating or leading global projects with local impact.

BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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