An internationally active and innovative medical device manufacturer based in Upper Bavaria is looking for an Inventory Management Specialist (m/f/d) to take responsibility for inventory management and high inventory accuracy in an international production and logistics environment, monitor stock levels, analyse material flow indicators, and drive optimization measures across supply chain and inventory processes.
About the Role’s Industry Context
Sector: Innovative medical device manufacturing with international reach
Location: Oberbayern (Upper Bavaria), Germany — a hub for advanced manufacturing
Environment: Regulated production and logistics setting supporting clinical activities and customer supply
Systems: ERP-driven inventory management, ideally using QAD, Excel, Power BI, and SQL
Career Impact & Growth Opportunity
International Collaboration: Coordinate replenishment and inventory processes across global production locations
Data-Driven Role: Strong focus on analytics, ERP data quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
Regulated Industry Exposure: Gain experience in medical technology inventory management standards
Competitive Package: €60,000-€75,000 salary within one of the most innovative areas of medical technology
Position Overview
This Inventory Management Specialist role centres on ensuring high inventory accuracy across an international production and logistics environment. You will monitor stock levels to secure material availability for production, clinical activities, and customer supply, analyse inventory and material flow indicators, control replenishment processes in coordination with production and supply chain teams, and help prevent obsolescence and material loss through careful expiration date monitoring.
Why This Role Matters: As Inventory Management Specialist at this international medical device manufacturer, you help ensure uninterrupted material availability for production and patient-facing clinical activities, apply data-driven analysis using ERP, Excel, Power BI, and SQL to optimise inventory processes, collaborate across production, quality, engineering, finance, and supply chain in an international team environment, build specialised expertise in regulated medtech/pharma inventory management, and access a strong €60,000-€75,000 salary in one of Germany’s most innovative manufacturing sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Accuracy & Stock Monitoring
- Take responsibility for inventory management and ensure high inventory accuracy
- Monitor stock levels to ensure material availability for production, clinical activities, and customer supply
- Conduct inventories, reconcile stock levels, and process stock discrepancies
- Monitor expiration dates and prevent obsolescence and material loss
Analytics & Process Optimization
- Analyse inventory and material flow indicators across the supply chain
- Derive and implement optimization measures based on data insights
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain and inventory management
- Ensure data quality across ERP systems for accurate reporting
Replenishment & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Control replenishment processes and coordinate with production and supply chain teams
- Coordinate with international locations to align inventory and supply decisions
- Collaborate closely with production, quality, engineering, and finance departments
- Support international team communication across the wider supply chain network
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Completed studies in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a comparable field
Experience Requirements
- At least 3 years of professional experience in inventory management, supply chain analytics, material planning, or logistics
- Experience in a regulated environment such as medical technology or pharmaceuticals
- Experience with ERP systems, ideally QAD
Essential Skills
- Excellent knowledge of Excel; ideally also Power BI, SQL, or comparable analysis tools
- Analytical thinking skills and a strong affinity for data and numbers
- Independent and structured work style
- Excellent communication skills and enjoyment of working in international teams
- Fluent English and German skills, both spoken and written
About This Medical Device Manufacturer
This internationally active and innovative medical device manufacturer, based in Upper Bavaria, operates across production and logistics functions supporting clinical activities and customer supply worldwide. Working at the intersection of manufacturing precision and healthcare innovation, the company offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the most innovative areas of medical technology through data-driven inventory management and supply chain optimization.
Career Excellence: Join an international medtech manufacturer and help ensure reliable material supply for patients and production teams alike.
Who Should Apply?
- Supply Chain & Logistics Graduates: With 3+ years in inventory management or material planning
- Regulated Industry Professionals: With medtech or pharmaceutical supply chain experience
- ERP & Analytics Specialists: Skilled in QAD, Excel, Power BI, or SQL
- Bilingual Candidates: Fluent in English and German, comfortable in international teams
- Data-Driven Inventory Analysts: With a structured, independent approach to problem-solving
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