Sr. Inventory Manager
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At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security.
Department OverviewGlobal Supply Planning & Inventory
Job Description
Lead and manage the team responsible for Motorola Solutions’ inventory and product obsolescence management. Develop inventory strategies that optimize Motorola Solutions ability to meet cost, cash, revenue and customer goals. Provide leadership to the Inventory and Obsolescence Management team through performance management, coaching and rewards planning. Collaborate across multiple Supply Chain, Procurement and Finance functions to ensure alignment to financial and customer goals. Responsible for hiring, managing, training, developing and evaluating a team of ~15 direct and next level staff. Manage departmental budget. Develop a comprehensive supply plan to be used for inventory freight and spend forecasts. Prepare presentations for senior leaders to communicate strategies, outlooks and risks for inventory, obsolescence and continuity of supply.
The Inventory and Obsolescence team is based in Chicago, IL and Penang, Malaysia and is responsible for:
Forecast inventory dollars and turnover results globally for Motorola Solutions, including raw material, WIP and finished goods inventory in regional DCs (Malaysia, China, Germany, US), manufacturing (US), at MSI's EMS partners and in the system integration center.
Create and drive actions to optimize inventory balances to meet revenue, cost, cash and customer goals.
Create and drive actions to minimize obsolescence while ensuring continuity of supply.
Work with other functions in MSI to manage the variables that drive inventory and excess & obsolescence performance.
Establish and maintain safety stock policies for all sites.
Perform analysis of excess material and make recommendations for reserves.
Identify and take actions to mitigate excess inventory to minimize obsolescence cost.
Disposition reserved excess & obsolete inventory through sales, salvage or scrap.
Evaluate component cancelation notifications and coordinate last-time-buys and bridge buys to ensure continuity of supply while minimizing excess.
Monitor end of life component inventory to ensure continuity of supply until product cancellation.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree (in Supply Chain Management preferred)
MBA preferred
10+ years experience in Supply Chain
Experience as a leader and manager of people
Extensive knowledge of ERP is a must
Six Sigma, Lean or APICS certifications are a plus
Some international travel will likely be required
Basic Requirements
Bachelors degree required, MBA preferred
10+ years experience in Supply Chain
Experience as a leader and manager of people
Knowledge of ERP is a must
Travel Requirements10-25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanNo
Our U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective Day 1
- 401K with Company Match and Day 1 vesting
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.
