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TE Connectivity Global Inventory Manager (F/M/D) in Swindon, United Kingdom
Global Inventory Manager (F/M/D)
Posting Start Date: 4/14/26
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Job Description:
ROLE SUMMARY
The Global Inventory Manager is responsible for developing and executing inventory strategies across a multi-site, global manufacturing network. This role ensures optimal inventory levels to support customer demand, minimize working capital, and enable efficient production and distribution of energy components. The position partners closely with supply chain, operations, procurement, and finance to drive visibility, standardization, and continuous improvement.
FUNCTIONAL JOB FAMILY DESCRIPTION
Plans and implements activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials. Focuses resources on continuous improvement of the movement of materials through various production processes and establishes key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting to measure actual performance against goals on a regular basis. Ensures the availability of materials in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels. Responsible for sourcing and supplying raw materials. Coordinates and integrates the flow of materials and information among suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and customers. Identifies and recommends opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness and capabilities of the supply chain.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Global Inventory Strategy
Make recommendations and implement global inventory policies, targets, and governance (e.g., safety stock, reorder points, segmentation
Balance service levels, cost, and risk across regions and product lines.
Lead inventory optimization initiatives using data analytics and forecasting inputs.
Inventory Planning & Control
Oversee inventory levels across plants, warehouses, and distribution centers globally.
Monitor and manage key metrics: inventory turns, DOH (days on hand), excess & obsolete (E&O), and service levels.
Ensure alignment between demand planning, supply planning, and production scheduling.
S&OP / IBP Integration
Act as the inventory SME within S&OP / Integrated Business Planning processes.
Translate demand and supply variability into inventory strategies and buffers.
Provide scenario analysis and risk mitigation plans.
Network & Material Flow Optimization
Optimize inventory positioning across the global network (plants, hubs, regional DCs).
Support footprint changes, new product introductions, and ramp-ups as requetsed.
Improve material flow and reduce lead times.
Systems & Data Management
Ensure data accuracy across ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Drive standardization of inventory parameters and master data governance.
Implement digital tools for inventory visibility and analytics.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Procurement on supplier lead times and MOQ impacts.
Work with Operations to align production cadence and inventory buffers.
Collaborate with Finance on working capital targets and reporting as requested.
Continuous Improvement
Lead initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
Drive Lean / Six Sigma projects focused on inventory efficiency.
Establish best practices and standard work across global sites.
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
7+ years of progressive experience in global supply planning, production planning, or materials management.
Demonstrated experience in multi-site and multi-region planning environments.
Strong influence skills in matrix organizations without direct authority.
Advanced experience in supply-demand balancing, capacity planning, and inventory optimization.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related discipline.
KEY INTERFACES
Global Supply Chain & Planning Teams
Plant Operations & Manufacturing Leaders
Procurement / Strategic Sourcing
Finance (FP&A, Controlling)
Logistics & Distribution
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Global role with regular interaction across regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC)
Travel required (20–30%)
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ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)
WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!
• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com . If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.
Job Locations:
Swindon United Kingdom
Posting City: .
Job Country: Great Britain
Travel Required: 10% to 25%
Requisition ID: 151162
Workplace Type: Hybrid
External Careers Page: Manufacturing
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