Inventory Controller (m/w/d) - #2778959

About This Role

Inventory Accuracy & Control

• Own and maintain accurate inventory records across all EU sites, including on-hand, in-transit, blocked, and consignment stock.
• Conduct regular reconciliations and investigate variances through root cause analysis; implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Collaborate closely with agents to ensure all inventory movements (e.g., damages, credits, shipping errors) are reflected accurately in the ERP system (BC) between reconciliation cycles.
• Design and lead the EU cycle count program, applying risk-based frequency and ABC classification; oversee annual stock takes and provide audit support.
• Support weekly and monthly reconciliation processes to ensure accurate booking of sales, cost, and inventory decrementing.
• Perform regular comparisons between Agent/3PL inventory and ERP records (at least monthly) to ensure alignment and accuracy.
• Liaise with EU IT to understand and manage the Agent Item Matrix; assess whether to update the Matrix or replicate Agent SKUs for accurate inventory decrementing.
• Partner with the US team to identify process gaps, share best practices, and recommend improvements to EU leadership.
  
  

Process & Systems

• Standardise and document SOPs related to SKU mapping, revenue recognition, and other inventory management best practices.
• Manage inventory control transactions in the ERP/WMS systems, including adjustments, transfers, and status changes, ensuring compliance and a complete audit trail.
• Work closely with EU IT to facilitate seamless integration and low-friction processing between ERP, 3PLs, and Agents; provide support for system setups and enhancements as needed.
  
  

Analytics & Reporting

• Create and publish regular dashboards (daily/weekly) highlighting stock accuracy, aging, slow- and non-moving inventory, and at-risk lots; provide actionable recommendations such as rebalancing, promotions, or write-downs.
• Collaborate with Finance on inventory provisions, and support month-end reconciliations and reporting.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work collaboratively across key departments including Operations, Finance, Business, and IT to ensure a streamlined and accurate inventory control process.
  
  

About You

• 5+ years in inventory control/stock control within consumer goods/CPG or 3PL, ideally multi-site/multi-country.
• Hands-on with ERP/WMS (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel/BI (Power BI/Tableau).
• Strong data and process orientation; ability to turn analysis into SOPs and training.
• English required, French is a plus
  
  

Why us?

• A secure, permanent employment contract with exciting and varied responsibilities, as well as opportunities for career development.
• A family-like working environment combined with the diversity of an internationally operating corporation.
• 28 days of annual leave.
• Flexible working hours with compensatory time off.
• Hybrid work model: 60% office in Düsseldorf / 40% home office.
• More here: www.dermalogica.de/pages/benefits
  
  

About Us

Dermalogica was born from one simple conviction: real skin health comes from real expertise. Founded by a skin therapist in 1986, we've spent almost four decades building science-backed formulas, professional-grade education, and treatment solutions that deliver results people can actually see and feel. We're proud to be part of Unilever Prestige, home to some of the world's leading beauty brands — but at our core, we're still entrepreneurial, hands-on, and unapologetically Dermalogica.

What makes us different is our people. We call ourselves a Tribe, not a team, because we believe in flat hierarchies, an open-door mentality, and the courage to think differently. Here, your ideas aren't just heard — they shape what we do next. We move fast, we care deeply, and we never lose sight of the human touch behind every treatment.

In Germany, you'll help bring that mission to life alongside our partners: selected skin treatment centers, spas, dermatology practices, retailers, and e-commerce partners, plus our own online shop. Join us, and become part of a story that's been changing skin — and careers — for almost 40 years.