DKSH08.03.26
AI SCORE 7.5

Executive Material Management - Remote Position

$60K–$80K/year

About the Role

We are seeking an Executive Material Management professional to join our team in a remote capacity. In this role, you will execute inventory operations to ensure that inventory is planned at optimal levels to meet target turns, working capital performance, and revenue growth. As an Executive Material Management expert, you will play a crucial role in our supply chain operations.

What You'll Do

  • Support your superior in managing day-to-day operating expenditures against budgets to ensure efficient resource usage.
  • Implement inventory management strategies, guidelines, and processes to ensure optimal inventory planning.
  • Consolidate and forecast inventory requirements in collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams.
  • Monitor and track stock movements into and between warehouses to maintain optimal stockholding levels.
  • Supervise inventory system updates to ensure accuracy between material requirements planning (MRP) and actual inventory levels.
  • Analyze inventory turnover and focus on minimizing shortages and inventory costs.
  • Prepare and consolidate inventory reports and KPIs to measure service levels and progress against inventory KPIs.
  • Review the efficiency of current processes and recommend improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams regarding inventory operations.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by your superior.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics management, business administration, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in inventory management, procurement systems, and logistics operations.
  • Demonstrated understanding of inventory planning methodologies and systems.
  • Basic knowledge of distribution centers, distribution, and transport.
  • Working knowledge of SAP - material requirements planning (MRP) system.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Proficient in office productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Nice to Have

  • Experience in the consumer goods, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work remotely with a flexible schedule.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Access to the latest tools and technologies in supply chain management.
Why This Job7.5 of 10

This remote Executive Material Management position at DKSH offers a competitive salary and the chance to work with a dynamic team in supply chain operations.

Salary Range
Required
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Optional
0/1
Bonus
0/1

Who Will Succeed Here

Proficiency in SAP and Excel for advanced data analysis and inventory tracking, enabling efficient logistics operations and supply chain management.

Strong self-motivation and organizational skills to thrive in a remote work environment, ensuring timely execution of inventory operations without direct supervision.

Analytical mindset with a focus on optimizing inventory levels and understanding key performance indicators to drive working capital performance and revenue growth.

Learning Resources

SAP Inventory Management Guideguide

Career Path

Executive Material Management(Now)Supply Chain Manager(1-2 years)Director of Logistics Operations(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$7.5B
Annual Growth
8.3%
AI Adoption
34%
Investment
+45%
Labour Demand
+15%
Avg Salary
$85K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Inventory ManagementSAPLogistics Operations
Growing in Demand
Data Visualization (Tableau, Power BI)Advanced Excel Functions (VBA)Cloud Supply Chain Solutions (AWS, Azure)
Declining
Traditional Inventory SystemsBasic Excel Functions

Domain Trends

Increased Automation in Supply Chain
Over 60% of companies are investing in automation technologies to streamline inventory management processes.
Shift to Cloud-Based Inventory Systems
80% of new inventory management solutions are now cloud-based, providing real-time data access and analytics.
Rising Demand for Data-Driven Decision Making
Companies utilizing advanced data analytics in inventory management report a 20% reduction in excess inventory.

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