Global Inventory Transition Lead

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Global Inventory Transition Lead for an 8 10 month contract to support a global ERP implementation from a supply chain perspective. The role will use demand data, stocking categorization, inventory position, expiry exposure, and transportation data to determine what material should move, where it should move, and how it should be transported across North America and EMEA.
The successful candidate will coordinate inventory transition plans and execution across sites and functions while maintaining customer service levels. They will also work with business and system teams to define, validate, and complete the transactions required to bring inventory into Company systems. The candidate must be willing to work standard business hours aligned with both North America and EMEA.

Key Responsibilities
Lead supply chain coordination for inventory transitions throughout ERP deployment, cutover, go-live, hypercare, and stabilization.
Analyze large, complex data sets to develop data-based recommendations for inventory movement.
Evaluate demand, stocking categorization, on-hand inventory, shelf life, expiry risk, and transportation modes when determining material quantities, destinations, timing, and movement priorities.
Develop and maintain inventory movement plans across North America and EMEA, including risks, dependencies, timelines, approvals, and execution status.
Coordinate movement plans with manufacturing sites, distribution centers, planners, logistics teams, carriers, and regional supply chain stakeholders.
Monitor product availability and customer service levels throughout the transition; identify potential supply gaps and coordinate mitigation actions.
Assess inventory for expiry, excess, shortage, and obsolescence exposure, and incorporate those risks into transition decisions.
Coordinate cross-functional alignment on the system transactions needed to receive, transfer, classify, reconcile, and establish inventory in company systems.
Partner with ERP, business process, and master data teams to validate inventory data, transaction requirements, and process readiness.
Support inventory data validation, transaction testing, end-to-end testing, cutover planning, reconciliation, go-live, and post-go-live issue resolution.
Track physical inventory movements and system transaction completion; investigate discrepancies and coordinate resolution.
Lead or support root-cause analysis for transition issues related to data, process, logistics, system transactions, or user execution.
Prepare transition status updates, procedures, work instructions, and training materials for impacted teams.
Support handoff of transition processes and open issues to steady-state supply chain operations.

Required Qualifications:
Strong experience in supply chain, inventory management, logistics and ERP implementation in a complex, multi-site environment.
Demonstrated ability to analyze large, complex data sets and translate findings into practical inventory movement decisions.
Experience evaluating demand, inventory position, stocking policies or categories, shelf life or expiry risk, and transportation considerations.
Experience coordinating inventory transfers or other material movements across multiple sites, regions, or distribution locations.
Understanding of inventory control processes and ERP transactions required to receive, transfer, reconcile, and manage inventory.
Experience working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, IT, Master Data, and ERP teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders across a regional and global footprint.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, facilitation, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Excel and experience using data analysis or visualization tools; experience with SQL, Power BI, or Tableau is an advantage.
Ability to document processes, decisions, risks, and execution status clearly and accurately.
Willingness to work standard business hours aligned with North America and EMEA regions.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience supporting a global ERP implementation, transformation, rollout, or multi-site deployment.
Experience with ERP inventory processes and transaction testing.
Experience coordinating regional or cross-border transportation and understanding the operational considerations of different transportation modes.
Experience supporting cutover, go-live, hypercare, and stabilization activities.
Previous experience as an Inventory Transition Lead, Supply Chain Lead, Logistics Lead, or Inventory Management SME on a major ERP implementation.