Zürich
Head of Inventory Management
- 21 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 8005 Zürich
About the job
ewz has been dynamically and visionary active daily for over 130 years. Whether sustainable energy production, smart energy solutions, or innovative networking technology: Develop with us today what will be important tomorrow.
This is where you put your energy
- Set goals, give feedback, promote development, offer support: This is how you lead your 6-member team.
- You are responsible for negotiations with purchasing and suppliers regarding conditions for consignment stock or just-in-time deliveries.
- A clean concept for master data as well as an overview of stocks are your responsibility – including quality and up-to-dateness in the inventory management system.
- Optimal material management (from ordering to delivery) as well as ongoing optimisation of stock levels, coverage, turnover rates, and goods flows are within your area of responsibility.
- Tenders in the logistics area are a team effort – you know the process and ensure oversight until completion.
What you bring with you
- You have a commercial or technical basic education and have further trained yourself, for example, in Supply Chain Management (FH) or comparable.
- You bring leadership experience and keep a cool head even in hectic situations.
- Confident handling of SAP (MM, WM) and MS Office is part of your daily work.
- You communicate confidently in German and present yourself securely and reliably to colleagues and suppliers.
- You recognise synergies with other departments early and use them purposefully to continuously improve workflows and processes.
Diversity enriches and advances us. We welcome applicants from various cultures, generations, with different values and attitudes, and are committed to equal opportunities for all genders and sexual orientations.
Your workplace
Pfingstweidstrasse 85
8005 Zurich
For recruitment agencies
We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.
You have earned this
More energy for your life:
Through mobile working, flexible working models, and part-time options, you can actively shape your working hours and arrange them to best fit your life. For example, you can buy up to 2 weeks of additional holiday and work part-time at all levels. Job sharing/-splitting and unpaid leave are also naturally possible with us.
An investment in your future:
We not only value paying fair and transparent salaries but also ensure that more remains of your salary. We cover 60% of the savings contributions and additionally offer an above-mandatory interest rate on the accumulated capital.
An energy boost for your leisure time:
We pay 100 francs monthly onto your lunch voucher card. In addition, you benefit annually from further fringe benefits worth 150 francs and attractive mobile phone subscriptions.
Development and further training:
With our talent management, we specifically promote your development – through diverse internal and external training offers as well as exciting development opportunities.
Meaningful work:
Sustainability and meaningful work are not just words for us: Help shape Zurich and the future with us. Together with us, release energy for a good tomorrow.
Full power for the family:
With our 16 weeks maternity and 4 weeks paternity leave, you get an additional energy boost for family time. Of course, you also have the option to reduce your workload.
More about our benefits
With your power, you release new energy for a good tomorrow – we reward this with exciting benefits!
Learn moreHow we get to know each other
Application
Personal first interview
Personal second interview
Final decision
Do you have questions about the application process or the position? Contact us
Joëlle Bächli
HR Business Partner
Phone number
+41 58 319 48 89
Inan Acar
Head of Logistics
Phone number
+41 58 319 42 13