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Ajax Systems

European security systems maker, smart homes

Inventory Optimization Manager

Inventory ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Material Planning, Inventory Planning, Procurement Planning, or a related area.
  • Practical experience planning procurement and managing inventory, preferably components or materials for manufacturing.
  • Understanding of material requirements planning (MRP), material requirements calculations, and procurement plan development.
  • Experience analyzing and optimizing inventory, including excess and slow-moving stock.
  • Experience creating procurement budgets, forecasting requirements, and working with finance teams.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience working with large datasets.
  • Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables.
  • Basic skills with business intelligence tools and experience with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional processes and implementing improvements.
  • Intermediate or higher English proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and optimize component inventory according to manufacturing requirements and demand forecasts.
  • Analyze inventory structure, identify excess and slow-moving components, and develop and implement plans to optimize them.
  • Develop solutions with Procurement, Production, and R&D to reduce excess inventory and prevent its accumulation.
  • Work with the MRP team to calculate component requirements, analyze procurement proposals, and adjust plans.
  • Develop and approve component procurement budgets and monitor their alignment with manufacturing requirements and company financial goals.
  • Forecast inventory levels and balance manufacturing requirements, procurement, and inventory volumes.
  • Develop analytical tools, automate calculations, and prepare regular management reports.
  • Forecast warehouse capacity needs based on planned inventory volumes in collaboration with the logistics team.
  • Initiate and implement improvements to inventory management and budgeting processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience using Power Query and Power Pivot.
  • Experience managing inventory in large manufacturing companies, particularly in electronics.
  • Experience automating analytics and planning processes.

About the Company

Ajax Systems

European security systems maker, smart homes

Ajax Systems designs and manufactures security systems for homes and businesses, focusing on products that integrate smart home capabilities. The company produces security hardware such as sensors and alarms that can work together as a system, usually managed through a centralized platform. Distinguishing factors include its European manufacturing base and specialization in security systems with smart home integration, catering to customers who want connected and remotely manageable protection. The goal is to provide reliable security solutions that combine traditional protection with smart, networked features for easier monitoring and control.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$11M
Headquarters
Kyiv, Ukraine
Founded
2011

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