Director - Inventory Analytics

Job Title: Director – Inventory Analytics

Career Level - F

Introduction to role

As a Director - Inventory Analytics within the Global Supply Chain organization, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing inventory and working capital. This critical focus area aims to improve cash and product flow while optimizing service levels. You will analyze various aspects of supply chain performance, evaluate opportunities for improvement, and recommend changes to inventory policies and processes across all regions and brands.

Accountabilities

Analyze, report on, and evaluate performance on all aspects of AZ Inventory. Compare Inventory Actuals and Forecasts to phased budgets and long-range plans for statutory and reporting purposes. Collaborate with the Analytics team to improve systems and processes for reporting and leading inventory. Develop and improve Inventory Planning and Forecasting processes, Inventory Modeling, and scenario evaluation. Handle the budgeting process and calendar for Inventory. Support the business through KPI tracking and analytics, exploring root causes of variances. Collaborate with Demand and Supply planners to understand the impact of demand and supply variability on inventory and explore opportunities for improvement. Train and develop the Inventory Planning Community (primarily NSPs, MCAMs, GBPs). Lead teamwork efforts between the Planning community and Finance Teams. Work closely with Finance and GFS to drive improvements in monthly processes, FT reporting tools, and issue tracking. Stay updated on the latest trends in Inventory Analysis externally and bring in standard processes. Lead Inventory Tier processes, challenge sites and brands deviating from budget, and ensure solutions are in place to return to and improve upon the budget. Report to and advise Leadership Teams, influencing decision-making.

Essential Skills/Experience

• A Master's Degree in Statistics / Engineering (MIS, Computer Science), or a bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience

• Significant experience in a Supply Chain Environment (Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain Management)

• Excellent inventory leadership skills

• Understanding of Forecasting metrics and their impact on Inventory

• Understanding of inventory modeling techniques including Multi Echelon Inventory Optimization

• Deep understanding of Safety Stock Planning, Cycle Stock Planning, Lead Time impact on Inventory levels

• Leading and Influencing Skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Ideally have worked in an Operational Supply Planning role

• Knowledge of Demand Planning advantageous

• Experience in data analytics

• Deep Knowledge of Inventory Modelling

• SAP APO SNP Knowledge and understanding & application of SAP ERP

• Knowledge of the basics of Inventory Financials

• Working experience in Power BI, Power Apps

• Adept at working cross-functionally and globally in a collaborative manner and able to engage with, and influence a wide spectrum of team members

• Able to operate with a high degree of autonomy in a matrix environment

• Able to move effortlessly from ‘big picture’ to relevant detail and back again as required

• Able to interact and influence Leadership on Inventory Management

• Knowledge and experience in BW/BI reporting

• Advanced Excel skills – managing, analyzing, and visualizing large data sources (pivoting, waterfalls, pivoting)

• Linking KPIs eg Stock Tolerance to Inventory performance

• Interacting with Sites

• Ad-hoc reporting and analytical support – i.e., impact of stock building options etc.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash ambitious thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an exciting environment where you can experience the thrill of launching new products while tackling varied challenges. Our dedication to delivering groundbreaking scientific products fuels our passion for developing innovative processes rapidly.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.