Inventory Demand Manager - Coppell, TX or Frederick, MD

The Inventory Demand Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and optimization of inventory across multiple Rohde & Schwarz sites, while coordinating production activities to meet deadlines and align with operational goals. This position leads inventory planning, forecasting, and demand processes to support large-scale projects and fulfill customer demand, balancing production scheduling, material requirements, and collaboration with manufacturing teams. The role requires cross-functional partnership with supply chain, operations, and project teams to streamline workflows, resolve bottlenecks, and align inventory strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate is a data-driven leader with strong analytical skills, a proven track record in multi-site inventory and production coordination, and expert-level proficiency in SAP to drive operational efficiency and project success. Your tasks Forecasting & Demand Planning: Lead the development of accurate inventory forecasts, collaborating with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to anticipate demand fluctuations and optimize stock levels. Inventory Analysis & Reporting: Analyze inventory data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Prepare and present regular reports on key inventory metrics (e.g., turns, obsolescence, accuracy). Multi-Site Inventory Management: Develop and implement inventory control strategies across multiple locations, ensuring consistent processes and data accuracy. Project Support: Manage inventory requirements for large-scale projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure materials are available when needed. SAP System Management: Utilize SAP (MM/IM modules) to manage inventory transactions, analyze data, and implement process improvements. Troubleshoot SAP-related issues and collaborate with IT support as needed. Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to inventory control processes, leveraging best practices and technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of inventory control specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Cycle Counting & Physical Inventory: Develop and support cycle counting program and annual physical inventory counts across all sites, ensuring accuracy and reconciliation of discrepancies. Obsolete Inventory Management: Develop and execute plans to minimize obsolete inventory, including identifying slow-moving items and implementing appropriate disposition strategies. Compliance & Audit: Ensure compliance with all relevant inventory control policies and procedures. Support internal and external audits. Your Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field required. 5+ years of progressive experience in inventory control, with a demonstrated focus on multi-site management. 3+ years of supervisory experience leading a team of inventory professionals. APICS Certifications – CPIM and CSCP a plus Expert-level proficiency in SAP (MM/IM modules) is required. Experience with advanced forecasting tools within SAP is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions. Proven ability to manage projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience with demand planning and forecasting methodologies. Knowledge of inventory control best practices and principles. Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time. In order to be considered, candidates must reside in the US and be a US person capable of obtaining a US Gov't Public Trust Clearance. Interested? We are looking forward to receiving your application! The total compensation for this position is $67K-$90K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. In…

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