Inventory Demand and Control Manager

About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements.

ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location/Region: This position is located in Dublin, CA ZICC office.

What's the role?

As an Inventory Demand and Control Manager, you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in inventory management.

You will develop and implement inventory control solutions in a diverse, stable work environment that's focused on the future.

The Inventory Demand & Control Manager controls the flow of supplies and equipment, tracking and analyzing inventory maintenance and developing protocols for loss mitigation.

You are responsible for activities and inventory associated with new, used and trade in equipment supplying the refurbishment business.

This position also runs and maintains the SAP inventory process.

Additionally, you will work closely with management to ensure organization objectives and inventory targets are met, develop ad-hoc reports to analyze business trends, and take an active role in driving process improvements.

Must provide understanding of the used marketplace and positions ZEISS to best capture value from trade-in systems.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:



* Act as Inventory Control Expert for CZMU and Liaison between CZMI and CZMU for all inventory related questions and concerns


* Run and maintain the SAP inventory processes


* Assist Sales & Marketing organizations in identifying available inventory for sale walk-off, donation, tradeshow, workshop or event needs


* Manage sales demo inventory to align with usage policy and support ideal utilization and efficiency


* Prioritize the sale availability for aging demo equipment and ensure systems are assigned to appropriate incoming purchase orders


* Planning and forecasting for inventory (Certified, accessories, demo, and sales)


* Inventory Control Transactions for CZMU - All Areas (New, demo, refurbished), Scrap Transactions, Write offs, purchase order receipts, etc.


* Drive development of new Trade in process including a system for unit checkout (FSE check, Service call history check) and lists of required items due back


* Perform, when necessary, a physical inventory location check to support the quality group


* Coordinate with Demo Team to ensure demo inventory reconciliation / loan o...