Supply Chain Development Manager, AFH

Job description

Team Management & resource planning

Lead and manage a team of 2 project managers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and successful project execution.

Project management & Portfolio value

Lead and deliver high complexity projects and oversee the delivery of projects of direct reports. Projects include new product launches, CAPEX investments, cost savings initiatives and supply chain changes.

Stakeholder Management

Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Head of AFH, peers, BUs, and senior leadership, to gather input, secure buy-in, and drive alignment on project priorities and objectives.

Progress Reporting

Inform and update the Growth LT, and key stakeholders on project progress, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational objectives.

Supply Chain Representation

Be the voice of Supply Chain in all AFH related topics and ensure all projects are feasible and efficient from a supply chain execution perspective.

Expert Engagement

Identify opportunities to bring in other SC experts, such as those specializing in demand forecasting, supply management, or engineering, to provide additional support and expertise as needed.

Strategy Alignment

Align team efforts with the overall AFH Pod strategy, ensuring that project initiatives contribute to the achievement of organizational goals and objectives. (SC)

Collaboration

Bring together SC, operations and manufacturing stakeholders to facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration, and support for implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain. Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position. Bachelor or Master degree; Minimum 5 years of experience managing teams in supply chain functions; Experience in both project management and operations; Strong communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization; Solid experience managing indirect teams; Strong business acumen; English and preferably a third language; Expert in Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to Simplify - We like to keep it simple.