Sr Principal Inventory Optimization

OverviewThe Strategy & Operational Excellence team is on a mission to improve both our customer and employee experience by transforming how we plan, buy, make, and distribute products in Waters Global Operations. Our six pillars of focus include: Strategy, Network Optimization, Digitization, Process Improvement, Insights and Strategic Projects. As the Inventory PMO, you will be responsible for coordinating and driving the end-to-end inventory optimization for Waters. This will be a global initiative across the entire value chain (procurement, manufacturing, planning, distribution) sponsored by the GO leadership team. This will require you to collaborate with, and influence colleagues across our global network, drawing on both your own domain knowledge, as well as the cross-functional team. You will lead, develop, test, deploy, and drive adoption of inventory optimization levers realizing value.ResponsibilitiesSpecify program approach and run the programSteer very diverse program and project teams towards a common result overcoming competing targetsDrive conceptual approach and identify levers / develop hypothesesValidate hypotheses with data, linking in analytics and data science teamAlign results with GO stakeholders and finance business partnersDerive implications from proposed levers on SC, manufacturing, procurement and commercialShow trade-offs and prepare decision proposalSteer discussions with GO leadership team and divisionsDevelop implementation planDrive implementation of decided levers incl. tracking of resultsDrive change and act as a change agentThose responsibilities require following capabilities and tasksEstablish and lead a cross-functional team of subject-matter experts from all GO sub-functionsCollaborate with stakeholders outside of Global Operations to ensure alignment with the overall enterprise, e.g., in initiatives with interdependencies to other functions and divisionsDevelop and employ project management tools to ensure proper organizational structure, project planning/scheduling, budgeting, and governanceIdentify best practices to be adopted into current ways of workingCreate a prioritized roadmap of changes to be introduced, working with both business leaders on other transformation leads to reach alignment Design and validate proposed changes Develop communication tools and documentation for stakeholders such as Scorecards, Key Decision Documentation and Quarterly updates, as well as periodic cross-team/function updates and workshopsManage project risk assessments, mitigation plans and problem solving efforts, and directs project resources to focus on the development and implementation of strategic plansQualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMinimum 5 years experience in project/program management roles.Experience building and managing cross-functional teamsBS Degree in an Engineering, Science or Supply Chain discipline. Master’s Degree or equivalent industry experience preferred BA/BS in business, science or engineering; MBA or master’s degree in science or engineering is desirable.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSEffective analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, including business and financial analyses Strong project management skills, experience creating and executing multi-disciplinary projectsStrong influencing skills, proven ability to work across organizational boundaries driving change and harmonization across a global organizationWorking knowledge of change management in the context of deploying new processes and technology solutionsCollaborative, strong listening skills and ability to assimilate other viewpoints to arrive at a better solutionAgile and responsive, experience handling multiple priorities, acting with urgency, and managing ambiguityCustomer-centric, track record of investing time in understanding user requirementsResults oriented, demonstrated ownership mindset and delivering high quality outcomesProven track record of solving problems, breaking down barriers and delivering results ahead of scheduleStrong written and verbal communication Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork and motivate and manage exempt level personnelAbility to travel globally up to 25-30% as required to support site integrationsTHE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF EMPLOYEES SO CLASSIFIED.Company DescriptionWaters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.Job SummarySystem ID: 26978Job Family: PM - Project ManagementJob Locations: US-MA-Milford | UK-Cheshire-Wilmslow | US-DE-New CastleJob Location : Country (Full Name): United States