The Role
Client is looking for Senior Inventory & Logistics Process consultant with strong ownership of finished goods inventory governance and the ability to drive end to end process excellence across the logistics network. This role combines hands on inventory control accountability with process leadership, continuous improvement, and internal consulting across Logistics & Distribution. The role acts as a senior subject matter expert for inventory, SAP enabled logistics processes, and transformation initiatives, partnering closely with Logistics Operations, Finance, Manufacturing, S&OP, and Digital Technology Services (DTS).
Key Purpose
* Own and safeguard end to end finished goods inventory accuracy, financial integrity, and compliance across EMEA logistics operations.
* Lead standardisation, optimisation, and continuous improvement of inventory and logistics processes and systems.
* Provide expert process consultancy, training, and project support for logistics, distribution, and supply chain initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Governance & Control
* Own month end inventory control activities, reporting, reconciliations, and approvals, ensuring timely and accurate financial postings.
* Safeguard stock integrity, including blocked stock, obsolete inventory, disposals, adjustments versus targets, and pallet stock.
* Lead DAF/WAF and obsolete stock processes end to end, including approvals, postings, accrual alignment, and stakeholder coordination.
* Monitor inventory KPIs (book to physical accuracy, adjustment trends, blocked stock exposure) and drive corrective actions.
Standard Work & Operational Excellence
* Execute and continuously improve standard inventory controls (e.g. adjustment reporting, blocked stock monitoring, threshold analysis).
* Ensure adherence to standardised inventory and logistics processes for audit, compliance, and financial control.
* Act as escalation point for inventory related operational and system issues across the EMEA network.
Process, Systems & Continuous Improvement
* Proactively identify, propose, and lead process and system improvements aligned with best practice.
* Apply LEAN and continuous improvement methodologies to standardise and optimise inventory and logistics processes at scale.
* Own or contribute to business requirements, testing, and integration for system enhancements and upgrades.
* Provide subject matter expertise for SAP inventory processes and their integration with wider supply chain systems.
Training & Capability Building
* Develop, maintain, and deliver high quality process and system training materials.
* Deliver training to key users (internal and external) on existing and new functionality; site travel may be required.
* Uplift capability and consistency across logistics operations through coaching and structured knowledge transfer.
Projects & Transformation
* Provide consultancy and subject matter expertise to strategic and operational projects.
* Lead or support projects as prioritised by process councils or leadership teams.
* Actively support SAP ERP landscape transformation initiatives (e.g. Aurora), including business readiness, testing, and change adoption.
Stakeholder Management
* Build strong, trusted relationships with Logistics Operations, Finance, Manufacturing, S&OP, and DTS.
* Influence across functions and seniority levels to deliver value adding, pragmatic solutions.
Key Performance Indicators
* Month end inventory close delivered on time with zero critical errors.
* Inventory accuracy, blocked stock exposure, and obsolete stock cycle time within targets.
* Adjustment versus target variance controlled and mitigated.
* On time DAF/WAF approvals, postings, and accrual accuracy.
* Training coverage, user competency uplift, and audit compliance.
Experience, Skills & Competencies
* 8+ years’ experience in inventory management, logistics, supply chain operations, or controlling (FMCG preferred).
* Deep end to end process knowledge and strong hands-on experience with SAP inventory transactions and reporting.
* Proven experience leading process improvement, standardisation, and cross functional initiatives.
* Strong analytical capability with advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
* Demonstrated project management and change leadership skills.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder influencing, and presentation skills.
* Resilient, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.
* EMEA based; travel to sites may be required.
Essential Skills
* Essential to have previous SAP S/4HANA proficiency.
* Substantial technical experience who can work to deadlines and proactive with day-to-day tasks
* Essential for candidates to have previous inventory governance experience, including stock accuracy, adjustments, DAF/WAF, month end close and working with Auditors.
Education & Languages
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent experience.
* Fluent in English; additional European language(s) advantageous.