GLOBAL MANAGER, DAYS INVENTORY OUTSTANDING & LEASES

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY:  $125,600 - $141,300, bonus and long-term incentive eligible

LOCATION:  St. Louis, Missouri

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO)

• Track, analyze, and report DIO performance at zone, business unit, country, and category levels.
• Lead monthly reviews with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment on DIO performance.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Identify root causes of high DIO and propose corrective actions.
• Work closely with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Finance, Procurement, and Commercial teams to drive inventory reduction and cash flow optimization without compromising service levels.
• Align DIO targets with business planning cycles and S&OP/IBP processes.
• Support demand-supply balancing and capacity planning through inventory scenario modeling.
• Use forecasting tools and systems to simulate impacts of production, promotions, or demand shifts on DIO.
• Leverage advanced analytics tools (ERP, Power BI, Anaplan, etc.) for inventory visibility and actionable insights.
• Maintain a clean and accurate inventory master data environment.
• Lead continuous improvement projects (e.g., inventory segmentation, safety stock rationalization, MOQ optimization).
• Establish governance frameworks and standard operating procedures for inventory management.

Leases

• Lead the budgeting and tracking and monitoring (T&M) process for supply chain leases across the portfolio, ensuring alignment with the broader financial planning cycles and priorities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for lease-related budget submissions, coordinating the process across zones and functions.
• Own the business case review process for lease investments, and work closely with operational, technical, and financial teams to ensure proposals are robust, strategically aligned, and financially sound.
• Ensure accurate linkage of business plans into financials, making sure business case benefits are accurately reflected in budgets and P&Ls.
• Provide strategic input for Buy vs. Lease decisions, helping the business assess trade-offs beyond costs – including flexibility, risk exposure, and operational efficiency.
• Review and challenge total cost of ownership (TCO) models to ensure all direct and indirect are properly reflected; use TCO analysis to evaluate full lifecycle costs and support decision-making between leasing, buying, or alternative sourcing models.
• Maintain an accurate and complete database of the main lease agreements, including key terms, financial obligations, renewal options, and critical dates (expiring contracts, etc.).
• Identify opportunities to optimize lease terms and reduce cost and implement controls to mitigate financial and operational risks related to leases.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields (Engineering degree strongly preferred)
• 4+ years of similar role
• Strong Computer skills including Microsoft Office
• SharePoint administration knowledge
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously