Walter is recruiting an experienced Global Inventory Manager based near Frankfurt (Tübingen/Eschborn) with proven experience in inventory management, supply chain planning, or a closely related field. The successful candidate will work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Product Management, and Finance stakeholders to optimize inventory performance and support business objectives globally.
About the Company – Walter Tools
Heritage: Founded in 1919 by Richard Walter, headquartered in Tübingen, Germany
Market Position: An end-to-end partner for metalworking with a complete solution concept
Brand Promise: “Engineering Kompetenz” – supporting the entire machining process
Global Scale: Around 3,600 employees serving customers in more than 80 countries
Manufacturing Footprint: Production facilities in North and South America, Europe, and Asia
Career Growth in Global Inventory & Supply Chain
Strategic Location: Tübingen/Eschborn, near Frankfurt, or a Walter office elsewhere in Europe
Global Scope: Act as the global point of contact for inventory and net working capital (NWC) matters
Skill Development: Build advanced expertise in SAP-driven inventory KPIs and global planning coordination
Career Growth: Strong path into senior supply chain and operations leadership within a global industrial group
Position Overview
The Global Inventory Manager is responsible for ensuring that inventories are closely monitored, proactively controlled, and aligned with Walter’s global targets. This role oversees global inventory levels in partnership with the Global Planning function, establishes and improves key inventory KPIs such as Inventory Health, Days in Inventory, and Obsolete/Slow-Moving Inventory, and acts as the global point of contact for inventory and net working capital (NWC) matters.
Why This Role Matters: As Global Inventory Manager at Walter, you shape inventory strategy for a 100+ year old global machining technology leader serving 80+ countries, own key inventory KPIs and working capital performance at a global level, drive change projects that improve control over worldwide inventory, and grow your career within a company that values flexible working, professional development, and international collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Global Inventory Oversight
- Oversee global inventory levels and team up with the Global Planning function to ensure alignment with service targets and NWC goals
- Ensure that global quantities are balanced according to the globalization strategy
- Conduct various analyses of inventory levels, coordinating with planning, finance, production, and sales stakeholders
KPI Development & Performance Management
- Establish and improve key inventory KPIs, such as Inventory Health metrics, Days in Inventory, and Obsolete/Slow-Moving Inventory
- Set clear performance targets and establish effective Inventory Control Programs across various inventory types
- Create visibility in collaboration and strengthen role and organizational clarity
Change Management & Global Coordination
- Identify needs for and drive necessary change projects to allow efficient control over global inventories
- Act as the global point of contact for inventory and networking capital (NWC) matters
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Product Management, and Finance
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- University degree in Economics or Engineering (minimum BSc, preferably MSc or similar)
Experience Requirements
- 5+ years of planning experience; experience in adjacent areas such as production, purchasing, or logistics is an advantage
- Candidates with planning experience should demonstrate leadership experience, managerial or functional
- Experience working in international teams, including some travel activity
Essential Skills
- Strong process and project management skills with structured, analytical thinking
- High degree of independence, personal responsibility, communication, and team skills
- Business-minded with a clear ability to understand the broader commercial context
- Very good proficiency with SAP and MS Office
- Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken
About Walter Tools
For more than 100 years, Walter has stood for expertise and quality in machining technology. Founded in 1919 by Richard Walter and headquartered in Tübingen, Germany, Walter positions itself as an end-to-end partner for metalworking, bringing its brand promise – Engineering Kompetenz – to life across cutting tools, process solutions, and digital connectivity software. With production facilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Walter serves customers in more than 80 countries through around 3,600 employees, offering flexible working hours, mobile working, health measures, and company pension schemes.
Career Excellence: Lead global inventory strategy for a century-old machining technology leader with a strong culture of flexibility and development.
Who Should Apply?
- Experienced Inventory Managers: With 5+ years in inventory management or supply chain planning
- Supply Chain Planning Leaders: With managerial or functional leadership experience
- SAP-Proficient Professionals: Comfortable managing global inventory data and KPIs
- Engineering or Economics Graduates: With a business-minded, analytical approach to inventory strategy
- German-English Bilingual Talent: Comfortable working across international, cross-functional teams
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