Senior Manager Inventory, Taste Barcelona Realia, Spain Supply Chain Management Posted 21 hours ago

## Senior Manager Inventory, TasteBarcelona Realia, Spain**Your key responsibilities*** Align inventory targets and reporting with Taste, Texture & Health Controlling and Taste Ops senior leadership team to ensure regional consistency* Lead FIT initiatives to achieve structural inventory reduction goals and drive continuous improvement projects* Coordinate global inventory efforts, including obsolete stock reduction, internal group distribution, and strategic raw material alignment* Facilitate monthly inventory reviews, challenge gaps between targets and actuals, and implement best practices across regions.* Act as the link between controlling and analytics, harmonizing metrics and reporting for regional and global teams.* Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and inventory owners to meet allocation and optimization objectives**We offer*** A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome* Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity* A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset* A highly visible role with clear and tangible impact within the organization* Opportunity to interact with most levels and areas in the organization* The distinct opportunity to build a high performing team and participate in the definition of brand new processes and tools**You bring*** 10+ years of supply chain management experience* Strong data management skills and interpretation are must; creation and visualization are nice to have* Solid understanding of MRP methodology, supply chain planning, and inventory calculation methods* Experience planning in fast-paced environments with large product portfolios* Effective communicator with strong collaboration and leadership skills in multinational, cross-functional teams* Proficient in Excel and SAP; KXS & APICS certifications are a plus**About dsm-firmenich**At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.**Our application process****Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement**At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.**Agency statement**We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.#J-18808-Ljbffr