Senior Manager, Inventory & Logistics Business Control

The Senior Manager, Inventory & Logistics Business Control is a critical finance role responsible for the financial oversight, accuracy, and governance of inventory and logistics cost flows at ASM. This role owns the end-to-end financial management of inventory — spanning raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), finished goods, and spare parts — and serves as the primary finance partner to supply chain operations, warehouse management, and logistics teams.

In the semiconductor equipment industry, where component lead times can span months, inventory values are substantial, and logistics networks span multiple continents, this role provides essential financial rigor. The role ensures that inventory is accurately valued, that excess and obsolescence risks are proactively identified and reserved, that freight and logistics costs are tightly controlled, and that working capital is continuously optimized. The role partners closely with Manufacturing Finance, Procurement Finance, and FP&A to deliver integrated financial insight across the supply chain.

• Own the month-end close process for all inventory accounts, including raw materials, sub-assemblies, WIP, finished goods, field service spares, and consigned inventory
• Maintain accurate inventory valuation under standard costing methodology, support periodic standard cost updates and revaluation of inventory balances
• Perform and review inventory reconciliations across ERP, warehouse management systems (WMS), and physical stock counts, investigating and resolving variances
• Manage cycle count and physical inventory count programs, coordinating with warehouse operations and auditors to ensure inventory accuracy and SOX compliance
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for inventory receipts, transfers, returns, scraps, and adjustments in compliance with IFRS and company policy
• Track and report inventory days on hand (DOH), inventory turns, and slow-moving inventory metrics by category and site, highlighting trends and risks
• Collaborate with planning team to maintain financial models to support inventory optimization decisions

• Design, maintain, and periodically review the excess and obsolescence (E&O) reserve policy, ensuring reserves accurately reflect inventory risk across all categories
• Conduct E&O analysis by product line, customer, and vintage, identifying at-risk inventory and recommending reserve levels to management
• Partner with supply chain, engineering, and product management to assess end-of-life (EOL) components, engineering change orders (ECOs), and discontinued product inventories
• Track disposition of excess and obsolete inventory (write-offs, returns to supplier, liquidations, repurposing) and ensure proper financial recording
• Present E&O reserve analysis and risk exposure to finance leadership on a quarterly basis; support external auditors queries

• Own the financial management of global logistics costs including inbound freight, customs & duties, warehousing, and third-party logistics (3PL) provider costs
• Analyze logistics cost variances versus plan, identifying root causes such as expedite freight, carrier mix, lane changes, or volume fluctuations
• Partner with the logistics operations team to evaluate freight contract economics, carrier performance, and cost reduction opportunities (mode optimization, route consolidation, terms renegotiation)
• Manage accruals for in-transit inventory, unprocessed freight invoices, and customs duty liabilities to ensure completeness and accuracy of period-end financials

• Lead the annual budget and monthly forecast process for inventory balances, E&O reserves, and logistics & freight costs
• Deliver monthly management reporting packages covering inventory KPIs, logistics cost trends, working capital metrics, and E&O reserve movements
• Prepare balance sheet review commentary on inventory accounts, including explanation of period-over-period movements

• Maintain and continuously strengthen SOX controls over inventory and logistics financial processes
• Support internal and external audits related to inventory valuation, E&O reserve adequacy, and logistics accruals
• Ensure compliance with IFRS requirements on Inventory valuation
• Lead process documentation and control improvement initiatives for inventory receiving, transfer, and disposition workflows
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems (SAP, other systems), and reporting tools
• Drive automation of manual inventory reconciliation and reporting processes using ERP tools, BI platforms, and scripting/data tools

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of 2 finance professionals supporting manufacturing operations globally
• Define team priorities, establish operating cadences, and foster a culture of analytical rigor, proactive business partnership, and continuous improvement
• Mentor team members on financial modeling, business communication, and cross-functional influence skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or professionally recognized certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CMA)
• Demonstrated knowledge of finance processes, systems, and best practices in the manufacturing industry.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance/controlling experience, relevant experience in manufacturing finance roles
• Experience managing financial aspects of global supply chains operations including multi-site and multi-currency inventory management
• Exposure to demand planning and S&OP financial integration
• Proficiency in SAP S4 ERP systems in a manufacturing context, advanced analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau), advanced Excel and financial modeling
• Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional teams in fast-moving, technology-driven organizations.
• Brings rigorous quantitative discipline to E&O analysis, logistics cost modeling, and working capital optimization
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to thrive under pressure in a dynamic industry
• Experience in the semiconductor industry or other high-technology or advanced manufacturing sector

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