Site Supply Chain Head
Summary
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and ensure the growth of talent within the Supply Chain organization, managing a team of five staff members.
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Serve as the end-to-end superuser for the site's ERP system, ensuring seamless integration and functionality
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Enhance the Supply Chain capabilities of your team by mentoring and providing training on best practices.
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Drive excellence in end-to-end Supply Chain operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
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Build and maintain strong business relationships with clients by delivering prompt and accurate service, contributing to the company's stellar reputation.
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Ensure the delivery of high-quality internal customer service through fast and accurate order processing, effective communication, and coordination with other departments to resolve inquiries.
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Maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure timely order placement with internal and external suppliers.
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Continuously manage and improve performance in Supply Chain KPIs.
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Oversee day-to-day relationships with 3rd Party Logistics companies, ensuring smooth operations.
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Manage and control the regional Supply Chain budget and expenses, ensuring financial efficiency.
Essential Requirements:
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BSc/MSc in Supply Chain management, Operations Management or equivalent
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Extensive experience in Supply Chain within highly regulated environments (GMP - Pharma, Nuclear, or Food Industry).
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Proven leadership skills, with flexibility, initiative, and resilience, and over 3 years of managerial experience.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong, positive working relationships across functions.
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Strong problem-solving skills and a financially driven mindset.
Desirable Requirements:
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Experience in leveraging key enterprise systems (e.g. SAP/LGD365) and digitalization of processes
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Fluency in English; proficiency in Dutch is a plus.
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