Assistant Manager - Inventory Control

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Assistant Manager - Inventory Control in Chennai, India.

A purchasing professional who can quickly and accurately process Inventory Redistribution planning in a fast-paced environment. Has excellent stake holders service skills and works well in a team to consistently meet challenging performance targets.

• Handle a team of 15+ IRP Coordinators
• Manage Opportunities on Inventory across flex sites, mitigate excess across sites.
• Prepare inventory reports and provide insights to management.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies Monitor the performance weekly.
• Educate sites on the Actuals of Inventory Control Management
• Monthly Projections to flex sites on the Inventory Control measures and the Success
• Quarterly Connect with sites and the Governance team on the Success
• Proven Expertise & Demonstrated Leadership Skills in terms of critical conflict resolution, Optimum Resource management, Coaching/Mentoring the team.
• Purchasing, Planning and Supply Chain knowledge/experience
• Review and develop inventory control policies and procedures aligned with site and corporate requirements.
• Support intersite materials evaluation, audit readiness, and compliance with Flex's standards and best practices.
• Coordinate with purchasing managers, business unit leaders, and warehouse teams to meet service and delivery expectations.
• Must be able to analyze supply chain for Demand and Excess.
• Should have Knowledge in Inventory Redistribution Planning.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or Engineering Graduates
• Experience: 10 to 15 yrs. Procurement / Supply Chain experience preferred
• Mandatory Knowledge of computer software applications, MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint (PF).
• Strong communication, leadership, and crossfunctional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in inventory software (ERP/WMS).
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Health Insurance
• PTO