Johnson & Johnson
Inventory Manager
Inventory Manager
Location: Limerick - Hybrid working - 3 days a week on site
Duration: Until End of 2026
Imagine your next project overseeing and managing EMEA Vision inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock levels, accuracy, and timely replenishment for an iconic global healthcare company.
The Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing EMEA Vision inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock levels, accuracy, and timely replenishment. This role involves coordinating with global planning, sales, commercial finance and deliver teams to maintain a seamless supply chain, prevent stock shortages or overstock situations, and effectively manage SLOB (Slow, Obsolete, and Dead Stock) to optimize inventory turnover.
Roles and Responsibilities
The role is centered around maintaining a seamless supply chain, preventing stock issues, and effectively managing SLOB (Slow, Obsolete, and Dead Stock) to optimize inventory turnover. This will involve:
Monitor and manage inventory levels to meet company and customer needs.
Implement and improve inventory control procedures and best practices.
Analyze inventory data to forecast future needs and optimize stock levels.
Identify, analyze, and develop strategies for reducing SLOB, including clearance sales, discounts, and return processes.
Develop and maintain SLOB reports, tracking aging stock and identifying slow-moving items.
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and deliver teams to develop plans for inventory liquidation and turnover improvement.
Implement inventory obsolescence policies and procedures to minimize financial impact.
How to Succeed
You will need proven experience in inventory management or supply chain roles, with a focus on SLOB reduction, and strong analytical skills. You will also bring:
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Proficiency in inventory management software and MS Office.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to inventory.
Preferred Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
Experience with ERP systems and data analysis tools.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Experience in inventory liquidation strategies and SLOB management.
Benefits
This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for Until End of 2026.
You Are Welcome Here
Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.
About Johnson & Johnson Vision
Johnson & Johnson Vision brings together cutting-edge insights, science, technology and people. We partner with eye care professionals and help more people around the world preserve and restore sight. Our portfolio includes the best selling contact lens brand in the world, ACUVUE, plus consumer eye health solutions, dry eye treatments, refractive (Lasik) and cataract products. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough, create a world connected by SIGHT with your next project at Johnson & Johnson Vision.
Application Process
We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.
We do not accept applications via email.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.
We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.