Global Inventory Lead – Wound Care

Join us and make a difference

Do you want a career that impacts millions of people for the good? At Mölnlycke, you’ll be helping to equip medical professionals with solutions to improve outcomes for patients. And you’ll develop your career in a growing organisation with an inspirational culture – where you’ll be recognised for the results you’ve achieved.

Are you ready to make a difference? Mölnlycke is now looking for a Global Inventory Lead – Wound Care to join us. This position can be placed either at our global HQ in Gothenburg, Sweden or at our hub in Norcross, USA.

As a Global Inventory Lead within the Wound Care Business Area, you will be at the forefront of managing and optimizing inventory levels on a global scale for our Wound Care portfolio, including Mepilex®, Exufiber®, and Avance® Solo. Your expertise will ensure that our inventory management aligns seamlessly with Mölnlycke’s strategic goals, delivering value to our patients, healthcare providers and customers worldwide.

Your main tasks include:

• Develop and execute E2E inventory management strategies that support the Wound Care Business Area’s objectives
• Manage the inventory forecasting/budgeting process (120M EUR) on a quarterly basis, collecting information/assumptions from various stakeholders
• Analyze supply chain logistics and inventory risks related to finished goods and raw material availability due to geopolitical factors or natural disasters and understand impacts of macro-economic trends
• Collaborate with procurement and production sites to ensure optimization of wound care raw material inventory levels
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in inventory management, utilizing Rapid Response and other digital/AI tools
• Validate- and ensure accuracy and completeness of our master data related to our products and inventory locations.
• Implement strategies to minimize obsolete or excess inventory across all product lines and lead the monthly SLOB process, including proactive stock transfer proposals

What you’ll get

Wellness benefits

Flexible working hours

Great colleagues in a global company

An open, friendly and fair working atmosphere

Competitive compensation package including company pension plan, bonus, company health care

What you’ll need

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• At least 5-10 years of experience in inventory management within a global FMCG, FMCH or Medical Device supply chain
• Advanced Excel skills with an ability to handle and visualize big data
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with senior stakeholders and convey complex information clearly, together with strong presentation skills
• Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills to quickly identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and supply chain dynamics.
• Collaboration: A team player who can work effectively with cross-functional teams to meet inventory objectives.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in inventory records and reporting.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze data and macro-economic and geopolitical trends to make informed decisions regarding inventory management.

Our approach to diversity and inclusion

At Mölnlycke diversity is not just a vision, but our strength. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and celebrates the power of diversity. At the heart of our commitment is the belief that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. We invite you to be a part of a team where authenticity is embraced, and every employee, regardless of background or any other traits, experiences a true sense of belonging. Your attitude, drive, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn are just as important to us as the requirements for the role.

Last day to apply will be August 11. After this date, we will begin reviewing applications and contacting candidates who meet our criteria, interviews will begin end of August.

About Mölnlycke

Mölnlycke is a world-leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical and economic outcomes.

Our business is organised in the four business areas Wound Care, Operating Room Solutions, Gloves and Antiseptics, where customer centricity, sustainability and digitalisation are at the heart of everything we do.

Mölnlycke employs around 8,700 people. The company headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden and we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide. Mölnlycke is a founding partner of GoCo Health Innovation City, a world-class innovation cluster for health, and in early 2025 our headquarters will move there.

Since 2007, the company has been part of Investor AB, an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies which was founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916. For more information, please visit www.molnlycke.com and www.molnlycke.com/career