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We are seeking a dynamic Inventory Management Director with extensive experience in senior operations and finance leadership. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in a vertically integrated OEM company. This individual will be responsible for establishing and optimizing operations inventory management processes across the E2E supply chain and reporting within the operations organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement E2E inventory management procedures to enhance operational efficiency and healthy inventory levels.
- Serve as the intersection between Manufacturing and Finance. In dealing with components, warehouse items, finished goods, etc., looks at things from a combined supply chain and finance perspective – what is the value, understand and manage how things get booked, etc.
- Collaborate with multiple sites across the end-to-end (E2E) supply chain to ensure seamless inventory follow up and actions.
- Work closely with finance teams to align inventory strategies with financial goals and objectives.
- Communicate effectively with leadership to provide insightful inventory analysis and recommendations.
- Generate and consolidate accurate inventory reports and metrics to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with site teams to proactively prevent and address Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory.
- Develop and execute plans to address existing E&O inventory and optimize inventory turnover.
- Facilitate cross-selling initiatives between sites and work with re-sellers to maximize sales opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Proven leadership skill in the areas of both Manufacturing and Finance, and where they intersect.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance or related field
- Possess background in photonics and optics
- 20+ years proven experience supporting manufacturing businesses; 10+ in leadership roles.
- Demonstrated experience in inventory management within a vertically integrated OEM company.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and act on inventory data.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across multiple sites and departments.
- Ability to develop and implement inventory optimization strategies to reduce E&O and improve overall inventory performance.
- Ability to translate strategy into action plans for stakeholders, direct reports and/or project team members.
Pay Range:
P90-USA-1 :$152,600.00 - $218,000.00
Disclaimer:
Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.