Manager of Inventory Planning

Vor 2 Tagen


Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Deutschland Sartorius Stedim Vollzeit
We are currently looking for a Manager of Inventory Planning (x|f|m) for our Global Supply Chain Consumables Technologies department within Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH, in full-time based at our headquarters in Goettingen or in Aubagne (France), with the opportunity to work some days remotely. The owner of this role will be crucial in executing our inventory strategy across all product lines and channels, ensuring efficient customer demand fulfillment while maintaining optimal inventory levels and meeting capital targets. Further the Manager of Inventory Planning (x|f|m) will design and improve inventory health and lead a team of planners which is looking forward to shape the future with you.

Grow with us – Your Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the inventory planning team, providing strategic direction and day-to-day guidance

  • Further lead global inventory optimization initiatives and provide visibility of target inventory achievement

  • Take full responsibility achieving inventory targets

  • Develop and implement inventory planning strategies to optimize stock levels across multiple locations and product categories like components and (semi) finished products

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in inventory management processes and systems

  • Improve and implement global inventory policies (e.g. shelf-life handling and scrapping)

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with demand planning, procurement, sales, finance, operations teams and IT to ensure alignment of supply and demand

  • Ensure efficient use of ERP and planning tools to support accurate data analysis and decision-making

  • Identify and mitigate inventory risks and develop contingency plan

What will convince us

  • A successfully completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field

  • Several years of experience in inventory planning, Supply Chain Management, or Controlling | Finance

  • Confident leader with a global mind, an open, collaborative style, able to inspire and unite physical and remote teams into a cohesive, high-performing group

  • Building strong cross-functional relationships to align inventory strategies with business goals, influencing and negotiating to drive consensus and deliver results

  • Communicates clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels, fostering transparency and trust

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset and high numerical affinity

  • Proficient in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Celonis)

  • Business fluent in English, German or French will be a plus

  • Willingness to travel globally (max. 20%)

What we offer

As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the MDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of Benefits:

  • Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings, coaching for managers

  • Work life balance: Remote options, flextime, flexible work schedules, sabbaticals

  • Large, modern campus: Open office spaces, terraces, company restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options, cozy Italian bistro with ice cream sales, fitness studio and daycare center

  • Travel benefits: Car leasing, bike leasing, large free parking garage, good bus connections

We support diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, disabilities and cultural backgrounds.

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 



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