Global and EMENA Inventory Manager (f/m/div)

at  Kapsch

Kapsch is one of Austria’s most successful global technology companies. With its comprehensive ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) portfolio, Kapsch is actively addressing the challenges of the present and the future with intelligent mobility solutions in a wide range of application areas. As a family-owned company founded in 1892 and headquartered in Vienna, Kapsch can look back on 130 years of experience with the future.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive inventory strategy that aligns with the organization’s global business objectives. Includes maintaining an internal library of warehousing best practices, including the topics of: Warehouse organization and optimization, shipping and receiving, safety standards, RMA (repair) and RTV (return to vendor) process, etc.
• Collaborate with Regional Inventory Managers to standardize inventory management processes while accommodating local market dynamics and regulatory requirements.
• Implement processes and procedures related to Global inventory management policies to ensure compliance.
• Drive global initiatives to optimize inventory levels, reduce carrying costs, and improve inventory turns while maintaining high service levels.
• Implement inventory optimization techniques such as safety stock optimization, SKU rationalization, and demand-driven replenishment strategies.
• Key contact related to ERP and inventory related functionality and system usage.
• Support S&OP processes by providing input on global inventory levels and other inventory related information.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor global inventory performance (i.e. inventory turnover, stockouts, and inventory carrying costs).
• Generate global inventory reporting and develop dashboards to provide stakeholders with inventory insights.
• Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the team of inventory management professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Manage and develop existing SLAs on logistic services/3PL.
• Coordinate the annual physical inventory count and reconciliation of all stock locations