This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Program Manager – Inventory Management (SMI) based in India.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a global inventory optimization initiative focused on reuse, sustainability, and operational excellence.
You will drive the expansion of a strategic slow-moving inventory reuse program across multiple business units, helping deliver measurable financial and environmental impact.
The position requires strong program leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence teams across engineering, supply chain, finance, procurement, and digital functions.
You will champion digital adoption, process improvement, and Lean principles to create scalable inventory management solutions.
Working with senior stakeholders and global teams, you will transform operational challenges into measurable business outcomes.
This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced program leader passionate about supply chain innovation, continuous improvement, and enterprise transformation.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Program Manager – Inventory Management (SMI) based in India.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a global inventory optimization initiative focused on reuse, sustainability, and operational excellence.
You will drive the expansion of a strategic slow-moving inventory reuse program across multiple business units, helping deliver measurable financial and environmental impact.
The position requires strong program leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence teams across engineering, supply chain, finance, procurement, and digital functions.
You will champion digital adoption, process improvement, and Lean principles to create scalable inventory management solutions.
Working with senior stakeholders and global teams, you will transform operational challenges into measurable business outcomes.
This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced program leader passionate about supply chain innovation, continuous improvement, and enterprise transformation.
Accountabilities:
- Own the end-to-end inventory reuse program roadmap, defining annual objectives related to reuse value, reserve savings, sustainability impact, and adoption metrics across business units.
- Lead the expansion of the reuse initiative into new product lines, warehouses, and operational areas by creating scalable and repeatable implementation strategies.
- Develop and present regular program reviews, dashboards, and performance updates to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, opportunities, and business impact.
- Act as the central connector between engineering, supply chain, procurement, finance, logistics, manufacturing, and digital teams to ensure effective program execution.
- Drive stakeholder engagement through governance meetings, workshops, awareness sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support adoption and enhancement of digital inventory management platforms by monitoring usage, identifying improvement opportunities, and collaborating with technology teams on new features and solutions.
- Monitor key performance indicators including reuse value, reserve savings, workflow adoption, rejection trends, cycle times, and sustainability metrics.
- Conduct root-cause analysis on operational challenges and implement corrective actions with relevant teams.
- Lead and mentor program team members, ensuring clear objectives, effective execution, and long-term program sustainability.
- Promote a Lean culture by encouraging reuse-first thinking, waste reduction, continuous improvement, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Design communication initiatives, recognition programs, and change management activities to increase awareness and adoption across the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in program management, operations excellence, supply chain management, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
- Strong experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs involving multiple stakeholders, teams, and geographic locations.
- Proven expertise in at least one of the following areas: digital transformation, supply chain management, manufacturing operations, or engineering.
- Strong understanding of Lean principles, continuous improvement methodologies, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work, and waste reduction practices.
- Experience driving organizational change and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret inventory data, operational metrics, financial impacts, and performance trends.
- Digital fluency with experience using tools such as Power BI, Power Apps, analytics platforms, or workflow management solutions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to engage executives and operational teams.
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage ambiguity, solve complex problems, and deliver measurable results.
- Experience with certifications such as PMP, PGMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, CSCP, or equivalent continuous improvement qualifications is preferred.
- Experience in energy, oil and gas, rotating equipment, or heavy manufacturing industries is highly desirable.
- Flexible working options, including remote work opportunities and adaptable working hours.
- Opportunity to lead a global transformation initiative with significant operational and sustainability impact.
- Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams across international operations.
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support programs.
- Private medical care options and insurance benefits.
- Financial support programs and additional employee benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, and continuous learning.
- Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture focused on innovation and employee growth.