At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.
Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
We do so via:
Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.
Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.
For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.
The Role & What You Will Be Doing
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Inventory Manager to join the Global Inventory team of a leading pharmaceutical company on a 12-month contract.
As part of this fast paced, high-impact team, you will play a key leadership role in influencing change in inventory management - collaborating with teams in Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance and Treasury to drive improvements. Leveraging expertise SAP, RapidResponse and SIOP processes, you will help align operational execution with strategic goals, supporting the business in making faster, data-driven decisions.
Ideal for a proactive and strategic thinker, this role offers the chance to operated in a dynamic environment and shape best practices.
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Senior Manager Global Inventory (12 months fixed term contract) role will make an impact:
Inventory Planning & Management
Develop and manage global inventory budgets and rolling forecasts
Drive inventory optimisation strategies to improve turns and reduce risk/excess/obsolete inventory
Ensure alignment of inventory planning with demand forecasts and supply constraints
Working Capital Optimisation
Lead initiatives to improve working capital performance through efficient inventory management at market and regional level
Monitor KPIs (Days Inventory Outstanding, Inventory Turns) and deliver actionable insights
Cross-functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Treasury, Procurement, Commercial and Operations teams to understand drivers of inventory variability
Facilitate alignment and decision-making across regional and functional teams
Root Cause Analysis & Issue Resolution
Investigate deviations from inventory plans and drive corrective actions
Lead deep-dive analysis into stock imbalances, slow-moving inventory and forecast inaccuracies
Lead reconciliation and analyses of financial and supply chain bookings
Predictive/Prescriptive Analytics & Risk Management
Develop and implement predictive models to identify future risks and opportunities in inventory
Utilise advanced analytics to simulate scenarios and guide inventory-related decisions
Process & System Improvement
Champion system and process improvements related to inventory visibility, analytics and reporting – deliver dashboards
Support digital transformation initiatives, including AI/ML inventory tools and ERP enhancements
About Your Skills & Experience
For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:
Proven experience in supply chain management
Inventory planning experience at global or regional level
Bachelors degree or equivalent
Supply Chain qualification is beneficial
Extensive advanced planning system and SAP ERP experience are essential for this role
Analytical, problem-solver and continuous improvement mindset are essential
Self-motivated and capable of making well informed decisions
Power BI experience is beneficial
Microsoft Office essential, excel, powerpoint
Additional requirements on the experience requirements for the role:
Proven track record of positively influencing at a senior level
Demonstrated ability to perform in an environment where flexibility and agility are key
Resilience and determination to enable the delivery of exceptional business process performance
Innovative mind-set and interest in evolving industry trends and technologies
Solid general management, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to recommend practical ways using innovation, good judgment, creativity and strategic thinking.
At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Why Viatris?
At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. You will also have the opportunity to access excellent career progression opportunities and work-life balance initiatives.
Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris
At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion
Sustainability at Viatris
Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility
At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
