Director, Global Supply-Chain Inventory Finance - Remote
Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION Expect more. Connect more. Be more at Diebold Nixdorf. Our teams automate, digitize, and transform the way more than 75 million people around the globe bank and shop in this hyper-connected, consumer-centric world. Join us in connecting people to commerce in this vital, rewarding role. The Director of Global Inventory Finance Leader will own the financial strategy and governance for inventory across a global Fortune 600 organization. This highly visible role partners closely with Supply Chain leadership and Finance teams to optimize inventory performance, ensure balance sheet integrity, and drive working capital efficiency. The position will lead FP&A for global inventory, including planning, forecasting, and pacing, while implementing robust policies and frameworks that support operational excellence and strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with global supply chain teams to improve inventory turns, days of inventory on hand (DOI), and working capital efficiency.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership to influence operational and financial decisions.
- Own and implement global inventory policies, reserve methodologies, and governance frameworks.
- Ensure balance sheet integrity through rigorous controls and compliance with corporate standards.
- Lead the financial planning process for inventory, including monthly pacing, forecasting, and annual operating plan (AOP).
- Develop and maintain inventory-related financial models, dashboards, and KPI scorecards to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Drive initiatives to streamline inventory reporting and planning processes, reducing cycle times and manual effort.
- Champion digital tools and analytics to enhance visibility and decision-making.
- Build strong relationships across Finance (Business Finance, Accounting, Treasury) and Supply Chain leadership teams.
- Support ad hoc analysis and strategic projects related to inventory optimization and working
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 8–10 years of progressive Finance experience, including FP&A and operational finance; prior experience in inventory management or supply chain finance strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead global financial planning processes and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, modelling, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Experience with ERP and performance management tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle EPM/Hyperion).
- Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Travel: 10 % required travel: International and within the US.
- Location: Remote Opportunity
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in global inventory finance leadership roles.
- Demonstrated success in driving working capital improvements.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and strategic analysis.
- Experience with digital transformation initiatives in finance and supply chain.
Success Metrics
- Improvement in inventory turns and reduction in DOO across global operations.
- Enhanced working capital efficiency and balance sheet accuracy.
- Implementation of standardized inventory policies and governance frameworks.
- Development of intuitive dashboards and KPI scorecards for inventory performance.
- Timely and accurate forecasting and planning for global inventory.
About Us
Why should you join Diebold Nixdorf? Brightest minds + technology and innovation + business transformation The people of Diebold Nixdorf are 23,000+ teammates of diverse talents and expertise in more than 130 countries, harnessing future technologies to deliver personalized, secure consumer experiences that connect people to commerce. Our culture is fueled by our values of collaboration, decisiveness, urgency, willingness to change, and accountability. –Diebold Nixdorf is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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