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About the Role

As an HPM Inventory Manager, you will drive end-to-end inventory performance and optimization across the global HPM supply chain. Working closely with HPM ISC, Markets, Factories, Order Management, and Centers of Excellence, you will lead initiatives that improve inventory health, reduce working capital, and strengthen supply chain performance.

A key focus of the role will be reducing unhealthy, aged, and incomplete inventory in Markets and Merge Centers while ensuring alignment with inventory norms and stocking strategies. Based in our Hub in Łódź, you will leverage analytics, program management, and continuous improvement methodologies to deliver sustainable business results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain inventory norms across the end-to-end HPM supply chain in line with business strategies and risk management principles.

• Monitor inventory performance through regular reporting and KPI reviews.

• Drive inventory performance management and continuous improvement through structured governance and Daily Management practices.

• Lead initiatives to reduce aged, unhealthy, and incomplete inventory across Markets and Merge Centers.

• Analyze inventory data, identify root causes, and uncover optimization opportunities.

• Lead inventory planning activities, including AOP, Forecasting, and Latest Views, in collaboration with key stakeholders.

• Enhance inventory planning capabilities and tools, including the development of scenario planning and forecasting models.

• Identify and deploy best practices to improve inventory management across the business.

• Lead transformation projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Build strong partnerships and alignment across HPM ISC, Markets, Finance, Order Management, and Centers of Excellence.

Your Team:

You will be part of the HPM ISC Planning team and work closely with a broad network of stakeholders across Factories, Markets, Order Management, Finance, Planning, and Centers of Excellence. This is a highly visible role with global exposure, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decisions and drive meaningful business impact in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

What We Offer:

We offer an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, international organization that is committed to continuous improvement and innovation. In this role, you will work with advanced planning technologies, collaborate with global teams, and contribute to key business transformation initiatives. You will have opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and career advancement within the company.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical or business-related discipline.

•  5+ years of experience in inventory management or supply chain within a global multinational environment.

• Strong expertise in data analytics and the effective use of analytical tools.

• Proven ability to lead and support transformational initiatives.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across all organizational levels.

• Experience working successfully in a matrix organization.

• Strong knowledge of Lean principles, Daily Management, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

• Analytical, structured, and data-driven mindset with strong program and performance management capabilities.

• Resilient, pragmatic, and collaborative approach with the ability to challenge constructively and drive results.

Compensation & benefits
Doing meaningful work should come with fair, transparent rewards. The annual base salary range for this role is 227,800 PLN– 377,400 PLN.

We determine pay within the range using objective factors, like the skills the role requires, your relevant experience, and the responsibility you'll have in this role, alongside internal equity and local market considerations.
This role is eligible for an annual incentive, with your rewards linked to both individual performance and company results. We’ll share the full approach with you during the interview process, so you can make a clear, informed decision. Benefits include: hybrid working, paid time off, health and wellbeing benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, and learning and development opportunities. 

How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.

About Philips
Are you ready to do the work of your life to help the lives of others? Learn more about our business, discover our rich and exciting history and learn more about our purpose.
If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care.

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