Director, Global Material Management

About Vantiva ​

Pushing the Edge ​

Vantiva (Euronext Paris: VANTI) is a global technology leader in connectivity technologies. For over 130 years, we have delivered solutions that connect what matters most. Today, we continue to redefine connectivity with industry-leading broadband, video, and IoT-driven smart systems that elevate how people live, work, and connect globally. ​

Vantiva combines a customer-focused approach with decades of software development, electronics hardware design, and flexible supply chain expertise to deliver high-quality solutions at scale. This proficiency has positioned us as a trusted provider to leading network service providers, enterprise customers, and consumers around the world. ​

Our strong commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices has earned us multiple Gold and Platinum Medals from EcoVadis for environmental and social performance. These awards place us among the top 2% of organizations in our category evaluated globally. ​

With our headquarters in Paris and major offices in Australia, Brazil, China, India, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States, we serve a diverse global customer base. ​

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Key Responsibilities

Material Planning & Supply Continuity

• Develop and execute global material planning strategies to ensure material availability aligned with customer demand and production requirements.
• Lead material requirements planning (MRP) processes and planning governance.
• Drive proactive shortage identification, escalation, and resolution.
• Ensure continuity of supply for strategic customer programs and manufacturing operations.
• Establish risk mitigation plans for constrained components, single-source suppliers, and supply disruptions.

Inventory Management

• Define inventory strategies balancing customer service, working capital, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor inventory health, excess and obsolete inventory, and inventory turns.
• Implement actions to optimize inventory levels across global locations.
• Drive planning accuracy and inventory forecasting improvements.

Supplier & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Procurement and Supplier Management teams to align supply commitments with demand requirements.
• Support supplier negotiations through demand intelligence and supply risk analysis.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, and Customer Operations to resolve material challenges.
• Ensure timely communication of supply risks and recovery plans to stakeholders.

Operational Excellence

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within material planning and inventory management processes.
• Drive planning discipline through data analytics, KPI management, and process standardization.
• Leverage ERP and planning systems to improve forecasting, visibility, and execution.
• Champion best practices across the supply chain organization.

Leadership

• Lead, develop, and mentor a global team of material planning and inventory management professionals.
• Build organizational capability in planning, forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply risk management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree is an advantage.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Material Management, Demand Planning, Operations, or Procurement.
• Significant leadership experience managing global teams.
• Experience in complex manufacturing and electronics environments preferred.
• Proven experience managing material shortages, supply disruptions, and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, inventory control, demand planning, and supply chain processes.

Our most important asset is our People.

Vantiva’s success greatly relies on our people’s energy, motivation, and talent.

We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that embraces and celebrates diversity as we believe our differences drive our creativity, and innovation.

We are proactive in supporting equality and maintaining an inclusive work environment, developing, and enhancing career opportunities for all.

Vantiva is committed to ensuring that all its employees receive a fair wage that is sufficient to live with dignity.

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