Senior Inventory Planning Manager

About the role

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring a Senior Inventory Planning Manager in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The role leads global inventory planning and optimization strategies across complex product portfolios, manufacturing networks and supply chain operations, and works about 2 days per week from an HPE office. It covers optimizing inventory investment and working capital, ensuring supply continuity and driving inventory transformation through advanced analytics, MEIO, automation and integrated planning.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead global inventory planning strategies aligned with revenue, supply availability, customer service and working capital objectives, and set inventory policies, safety stock strategies and multi-echelon buffer optimization.
• Drive inventory governance across product portfolios, manufacturing partners, suppliers and distribution networks, and lead quarterly and annual inventory planning and projections.
• Own inventory optimization initiatives on inventory turns, working capital, E&O, aging and coverage, and partner with Finance on inventory investment strategies.
• Lead inventory risk assessments, excess inventory disposition and E&O reduction programs, and advise executives on inventory exposure.
• Lead the adoption of advanced planning capabilities such as MEIO, predictive analytics, AI/ML, digital twins and scenario simulation, and automate and standardize planning processes.
• Partner with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Fulfillment and Finance, and lead complex global initiatives with multiple business units and external partners.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of inventory planners and subject matter experts, covering talent development, succession planning and performance management.

Required profile

• Typically 12+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain planning, materials management, manufacturing operations or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and complex global supply chain initiatives, and managing inventory performance in complex, global, multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Required skills

• Deep expertise in global inventory management, MEIO, MRP, inventory strategy and supply chain financial performance.
• Experience with enterprise planning systems, ERP platforms, automation and advanced analytics.
• Strong executive communication, influence, negotiation and change management skills.

What we offer

• A comprehensive suite of health and wellbeing benefits for team members and their loved ones.
• Programs supporting personal and professional development and career growth.