Program Manager - Inventory Management (SMI)

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end SMI reuse programme roadmap - define annual targets for reuse value ($), reserve savings, CO2 reduction, and adoption KPIs across all product lines
• Develop and present quarterly programme reviews to senior leadership with clear dashboards on progress, risks, and opportunities
• Translate the PHOENIX programme's Energy Equipment success into a scalable, repeatable model for new business units (e.g., GTS, BRUSH, Valves, OFSE and future products)
• Lead the future expansion strategy, including onboarding new product codes, warehouses, and business segments
• Promote sustainability by largely contributing to the re-use of components
• Act as the primary liaison and cultural change agent between Engineering, Material Management, Procurement, Finance, Logistics, QPM, and Manufacturing Engineering to drive seamless SMI workflow execution
• Conduct regular governance reviews with leadership to align SMI priorities with broader EBITDA and operational goals
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops, awareness sessions, and Kaizen events to remove bottlenecks and improve adoption
• Build and nurture relationships with plant-level teams, product leaders, and regional stakeholders
• Ensure Smart Pick tool adoption reaches expected targets by monitoring usage metrics, identifying gaps, and driving corrective actions
• Collaborate with the digital/development team for tool enhancements, bug resolution, UAT, and new feature rollouts (AI pilot, smarter pre-processing techniques, dashboard improvements)
• Champion digital-first processes, driving the transition from manual, Excel-based workflows to the fully digitized Smart Pick platform
• Be accountable for meeting annual reuse targets for each product line
• Monitor and report on KPIs: total workflows raised/approved, reuse value, reserve savings, CO2 reduction, rejection analysis, and cycle time
• Conduct root-cause analysis on rejections and delays and implement corrective actions with relevant functional owners
• Lead and mentor the two SMI task force members, ensuring clarity of goals, structured weekly engagement, and execution tracking
• Build a sustainable, self-sufficient team that can independently drive the programme beyond the existing project lifecycle
• Coordinate with the external contractor team to handle everyday tasks and support the organization with high-value drivers
• Serve as the Lean cultural champion, embedding continuous improvement thinking, reuse-first behavior, and a waste-elimination mindset across the organization
• Design and execute communication campaigns: monthly PHOENIX newsletters, Reuse Champions recognition, flash messages, and cross-functional success stories
• Drive the PHOENIX Rewards Program - manage the incentive structure, Energize points distribution, and recognition of top contributors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) or post-graduate degree (MBA/MTech) in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
• 15+ years of progressive experience in programme management, operations excellence, supply chain management, or engineering in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Strong background in at least one of: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering (mechanical/industrial preferred)
• Preferred certifications: PMP/PgMP or similar, Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent CI certifications
• Experience in energy, oil & gas, rotating equipment, or heavy manufacturing industries is highly desirable
• Programme management excellence - proven ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional programmes with multiple stakeholders and geographies
• Lean / continuous improvement mindset with deep understanding of Lean principles (6S, Kaizen, VSM, Standard Work) and ability to drive cultural transformation
• Exceptional stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders, engineering, finance, and supply chain functions without direct authority
• Digital fluency with Power Apps, Power BI, data analytics, and digital workflow platforms
• Resilience and ownership to take on challenging, ambiguous tasks and drive them to completion
• Strong written and verbal communication and storytelling skills
• Data-driven decision making across inventory data, adoption metrics, and financial impacts

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Skills