Product Rollover Manager (m/f/d)

Advantest • Böblingen

  • Full-time

Böblingen

Your duties

As a Product Rollover Manager, you will play a key role in the strategic management of material inventories throughout the entire lifecycle of our V93k products. You will actively shape sourcing strategies related to product rollovers, develop preventive measures to avoid excess and obsolescence, and optimize reporting and analytics to support data-driven decision-making.

Your Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement strategies to prevent excess and obsolescence (E&O) across the lifecycle of V93k products
• Analyze inventory levels holistically, demand forecasts, and lifecycle data to identify potential E&O risks
• Build and continuously improve a strategic reporting and analytics framework to detect risks early and derive appropriate actions
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Procurement, Planning, Sales, Field Service, Finance and Engineering to mitigate risks proactively
• Initiate and manage actions to reduce existing E&O inventory
• Support product phase-out (End-of-Life) through structured ramp-down planning
• Prepare reports and presentations for management and derive strategic recommendations (e.g., for Rollover Review Meetings)

Your profile

Your Profile:
• University degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; finance knowledge is a plus
• Several years of professional experience in material management or product lifecycle management, ideally with proven experience in preparation of lifetime buy decisions
• A high level of analytical skills, combined with a solid technical understanding, completes your profile
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and BI tools (e.g., Maestro, Power BI)
• Analytical mindset, structured working style, and high level of initiative
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team player, able to work in multi-site cross functional team structures
• Excellent English skills required; good German skills are beneficial
• Willingness to travel max. 5-10% 

What we offer

At Advantest, you enjoy flexibility

Life is often unpredictable, and there are always surprises along the way. So, we offer you a variety of options that allow you to work flexibly, in line with your current situation – to help you respond to unforeseen events or to plan long-term for a new chapter in your life!

Safeguards for whatever life brings.

No one knows what tomorrow will bring. But what we can do is ensure that you are prepared for anything life throws your way. A company pension, (paid) leaves of absence, and a variety of insurance offerings mean you can look to the future with peace of mind.

Working with us is worth it.

At Advantest, you can be sure of an attractive salary that is reviewed on a yearly basis. In addition, we offer you the chance to share in the company’s success, plus a wide range of meaningful financial benefits.

Grow with us.

Learning is a lifelong process. Whether you are a school or university student, a graduate, or an experienced professional – you are always growing. We offer you diverse ways to broaden your horizons and to take your career at Advantest forward.

Stay fit and healthy with us.

We want you to feel well at Advantest. That is why we offer a wide range of fitness and sport opportunities at all our sites – making it easier to be good to yourself.

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What defines us

Each and every one of us at Advantest makes an important contribution to our business success and plays a significant role in our further development. Working at Advantest means grasping opportunity and boldly exploring new possibilities. Would you like to know more about jobs at Advantest and about our unique team spirit? Our employees offer you their personal insights into our working environment.

Our pride and joy

Since 2017, we have regularly taken part in a comparison of the best employers in Germany. In 2021, our employees again participated in the anonymous and independent survey. The results confirm: We are a Great Place to Work! We first and foremost owe that great result to the people here at Advantest. Each and every day, they prove their dedication, take ownership, and bring passion to their work. And that makes us very proud.

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Alena Nicolai

Alena Nicolai

 

+49 (0) 7031.2048.380

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