Inventory Manager - Global

We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, weve been energizing our clients across the world with unrivalled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life cycle - offshore and on land. We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions. Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline, subsea, process, and valves - all designed to help you optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency. With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions.  This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.

Based in Aberdeen, we are seeking a Head of Supply Chain - Inventory to ensure the effective control, availability, and optimization of inventory globally across our business.

Accountabilities

• Overall responsibility for the effectiveness of global inventory management across all locations and business lines
• Ownership of the global inventory strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities, project demands, and financial objectives
• Ensure accurate, reliable, and real-time inventory data is maintained across all systems and locations
• Optimize inventory levels to balance service levels, working capital, and risk
• Minimize obsolete, slow-moving, and excess inventory through proactive management and effective controls
• Establish and uphold inventory governance, policies, and standards across all regions and facilities
• Manage inventory-related risks, including stockouts, overstocking, and supply chain disruptions
• Ensure compliance with audit, financial, and regulatory requirements related to inventory
• Drive continuous improvement of inventory processes, systems, and performance metrics
  

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global inventory management strategy, including stocking policies and replenishment models
• Define and maintain inventory policies, procedures, and controls across all warehouses and operational sites
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure availability while minimizing carrying costs and write-offs
• Establish and track key inventory KPIs, including stock accuracy, availability, turnover, and aging
• Conduct regular inventory reviews, cycle counts, and physical stock audits to ensure data integrity
• Analyze demand patterns and work with Procurement, Operations, and Projects to improve forecasting accuracy
• Manage and reduce obsolete, slow-moving, and excess inventory through disposals, redeployment, or returns
• Collaborate with Procurement and Logistics to align purchasing, warehousing, and distribution activities
• Work closely with Finance to ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting
• Coach and mentor procurement team members and high-potential talent
  
  
  

• 10-15+ years progressive experience in supply chain, with a strong emphasis on inventory management, planning, and logistics
• Proven leadership at Head of / Senior Manager level, ideally across multiple sites, regions, or countries
• Experience overseeing large, complex inventories (high-value, technical, or safety-critical assets preferred)
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Business
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels
  
  

EnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.