Senior Manager, Global Inventory Control Spurkterweg 16 Venray 5804 AP
Netherlands
About the role:As a Senior Manager, Global Inventory Control, you will be responsible for shaping and leading global inventory control standards and practices across our worldwide operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the highest level of inventory accuracy through robust policies, systems, tools, and governance, all grounded in structured risk assessment and continuous data analysis.
As the global subject matter expert in inventory control, you will act as a strategic partner to functional leaders and Global Distribution & Logistics management. You will lead a team of Inventory Control experts, collaborate closely with regional specialists, and drive performance through KPI development, best‑practice sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
In this role, you will:- Provide guidance on Inventory Control–related topics, ensuring that tools, system configurations and processes enable accurate and near real‑time inventory visibility across all global locations. Develop and maintain a comprehensive set of global Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering all aspects of Inventory Control.
- Ensure standardisation and compliance with global Inventory Control standards and legal requirements across all Herbalife regions. Support regions in developing regional SOPs and Work Instructions aligned with global IC standards, while incorporating local and regional legal requirements.
- Develop and maintain up‑to‑date expertise within the global Inventory Control team. Ensure the availability of current training materials and establish a structured training framework that enables teams to translate guidance into effective execution and maximise system and tool utilisation.
- Develop, implement and monitor Inventory Control KPIs, including auditing and reviewing high‑level performance results.
- Design and maintain audit tools and audit structures to ensure strong adherence to Inventory Control standards.
- Chair regular global and regional meetings on Inventory Control topics, including inventory accuracy, country scans, compliance KPIs, innovation, knowledge development and best‑practice sharing.
- Develop and advise on standard Oracle Inventory set‑ups (including Organisations, Sub‑Inventories, Locators, Locations, Shipping Networks, shipping and receiving parameters, inventory allocation and relief logic, and transactional and reason code set‑ups). Ensure standardisation, maintenance and consistent usage of Oracle systems.
- Ensure Inventory Control considerations are fully embedded in projects related to distribution network development, new warehouse set‑ups and the selection and implementation of systems and tools.
- Ensure robust control over Oracle SCM access, preventing potential conflicts of interest.
- Lead and develop a global Inventory Control team, providing clear direction, coaching and performance management. Foster strong collaboration between the central team and regional Inventory Control Specialists to ensure consistent execution, knowledge sharing and alignment with global standards.
- Work closely with the Global Distribution Compliance team, advising on and supporting the development of a strong and effective compliance framework, including tools, templates and control structures.
- Act as the Inventory Control subject matter expert, partnering closely with Internal Audit, SOX teams and Operational Accounting to perform risk assessments, elevate significant operational issues and drive continuous improvements.
- Advise on data governance aspects related to Inventory Control, including item attributes, product identification and coding, and reporting criteria.
The Global Inventory Control team consists of experienced, senior‑level professionals, primarily based in Venray, the Netherlands. The team brings strong expertise and a collaborative, knowledge‑driven working environment.
Each region is supported by a dedicated Regional Inventory Control Specialist, located close to the operational sites. While most operational activities are outsourced, the regional Distribution & Logistics teams focus on key areas such as logistics service provider (LSP) management, service levels, inventory control, compliance and complaint handling.
Our requirements:- Proven experience of 10+ years in Inventory Control and data analysis within large, complex and international operations.
- 7+ years of supervisory experience managing experts and specialists in an international Distribution & Logistics environment.
- Extensive, multi‑year experience and strong affinity with WMS and ERP systems, preferably Oracle, as well as automated warehouse and picking solutions.
- Strong ability to understand, oversee, document and audit complex, end‑to‑end international supply chain processes.
- An inspiring and credible people leader, able to build and communicate a clear vision, create a shared mindset and empower teams to perform at their best. Demonstrates strong influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to recognise critical operational or compliance‑related situations and to upscale them appropriately and effectively.
- High level of adaptability, with the ability to operate successfully in a constantly evolving organisational and external environment.
- Solid understanding of cultural differences across regions and the ability to adapt leadership and communication style accordingly.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Science, Logistics or a related field.
- Fluent English is required.
- Dutch language proficiency is a strong advantage.
At Herbalife, we believe in building an environment where people can thrive, grow, and make a real impact. As part of our Venray operations team, you will join a collaborative workplace that values development, wellbeing, and innovation.
Our benefits include:- 8% holiday allowance per year.
- Car allowance.
- 25 vacation days (full‑time).
- 3 additional days off per 6 months without sick leave.
- €150 net non‑sickness allowance (full‑time).
- 15 hours of wellbeing time per year (full‑time).
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Pension and insurance packages (WGA gap & accident insurance).
- Access to learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning & Herbalife University.
- Hybrid working model (up to 3 days in the office).
- Work‑from‑home allowance.
- Company laptop.
- Unlimited access to fruit and Herbalife products at work.
- Discounts on Herbalife products for personal use.
- Team‑building events and annual celebrations.
€75000 - €100000 monthly