Senior Manager, Global Inventory Control Programs

The Senior Manager of Inventory Programs serves as the strategic architect and execution leader for the programs that enable the Global Inventory Control organization to deliver on its goals:

• Programmatic reduction of aged/at-risk inventory
• Global process and policy standardization
• Systems accuracy, automation, and master data integrity
• Proactive inventory health monitoring and visibility
• Capability building and skill progression across the global network

This leader drives the initiatives that ensure global preparedness, operational consistency, inventory asset protection, and the transformation of the inventory control function from reactive to proactive and predictive.

Key Responsibilities Aligned to Organizational Goals

• Design global programs that address scrap prevention, redeployment, returns, and asset lifecycle management.
• Create network-wide root-cause prevention programs that eliminate systemic drivers of aging inventory (e.g., parameter settings, late configuration, overbuying, signal failure).
• Implement quarterly global inventory health reviews and escalation structures.
• Lead development and rollout of SOPs, work instructions, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Govern change management processes, compliance reporting, adoption certification, and training.
• Build a formal global operating cadence (weekly trackers, monthly governance, quarterly reviews).
• Own programs that improve master data accuracy, BOM/configuration alignment, serial tracking, and location control.
• Partner with IT and Digital teams to automate reconciliation, cycle counting, and visibility tools.
• Govern defect-reporting, backlog prioritization, and measure system-driven error reduction.
• Lead the build of dashboards and analytical tools that detect inventory risk earlier and inform decisions faster.
• Implement predictive and exception-based monitoring programs across the network.
• Publish analytics playbooks and insights for preventive action.
• Develop training frameworks, competency models, certification paths, and onboarding content for global roles.
• Create a learning roadmap aligned to future-state skills (analytics literacy, systems navigation, policy governance).
• Embed continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, root cause, standard work).

Ideal Profile

A transformation-minded leader who can operate strategically, influence cross-functionally, build frameworks that scale, and deliver measurable outcomes that improve cost, compliance, service, and confidence in inventory.

Required Education and Training:

• BS degree in engineering, advanced degree preferred

• 10+ years related experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Inventory Management, Supplier Development, or related field

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.