Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Associate Manager, Inventory Optimization & Control

Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain or inventory planning.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and data visualization tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities across functions.
  • Mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Support regional inventory planning to align with business objectives and customer needs.
  • Monitor inventory levels and identify risks and gaps.
  • Develop and maintain reporting and forecasts for data-driven decisions.
  • Execute initiatives to optimize inventory health and efficiency.
  • Manage inventory planning parameters, including safety stock levels.
  • Support inventory reserve management and E&O reviews.
  • Coordinate strategic inventory activities with governance and reporting.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and annual bonuses.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for support.
  • Wellbeing Programs available live and on-demand.
  • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time policy.
  • Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance programs.
  • On-site Child Daycare, Café, and Fitness Center for convenience.
Full Job Description
Working Location: Pennsylvania, Center Valley; Massachusetts, Westborough

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

Job Description

Support regional inventory planning and optimization activities to ensure inventory levels align with business objectives, customer needs, and supply continuity requirements. Partner with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to drive inventory performance, support governance processes, identify optimization opportunities, and improve planning capabilities through data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Duties

  • Support regional inventory planning activities and manage inventory performance to align with business objectives, customer requirements, and supply continuity needs.
  • Monitor inventory levels against forecast, service, and governance targets, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop and maintain inventory reporting, forecasts, performance metrics, and analyses to support data-driven decision making.
  • Execute inventory optimization initiatives to improve inventory health, working capital efficiency, and customer service levels.
  • Manage inventory planning parameters, including replenishment settings, safety stock levels, and inventory policies to support optimal inventory performance.
  • Support inventory reserve management, inventory loss tracking, and excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory reviews, including disposition and write-off activities.
  • Coordinate inventory build-up, buy-ahead, and other strategic inventory activities through governance, reporting, and execution tracking.
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Commercial, and global stakeholders to align inventory strategies, business objectives, and planning processes.
  • Analyze complex data and provide actionable insights, recommendations, and risk mitigation strategies to support business performance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing planning processes, reporting capabilities, systems utilization, and operational efficiencies while serving as a subject matter expert for inventory planning tools and processes.


Job Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or relevant field of study.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in supply chain planning or relevant experience.
  • Experience in inventory planning, supply chain planning, materials management, or related supply chain functions.
  • Experience working with ERP systems, planning tools, and data visualization/reporting platforms.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across functions.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:
  • Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
  • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**


Connected Culture you can embrace:
  • Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
  • Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
  • Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
  • Paid Educational Assistance


*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $87,185.00 - $117,700.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

Let's realize your potential, together.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Supply Chain

About Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is a subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of optics and reprography products. The company is a leading manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including endoscopes, laparoscopes, and video imaging systems. Olympus Corporation of the Americas was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. The company operates in the Americas region, including North and South America.
Learn more about Olympus Corporation of the Americas
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1919
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