Responsibility of this role is to steer and accelerate the drive towards best in class supply chain (SC) practices within assigned Business Unit.
Grow an agile and operationally hands-on matrix organization, to further strengthen cross-functional work streams.
Develop a pipeline of major opportunity projects which can deliver step change benefits.
Maximize Supply Chain’s support to “cost out” business contribution and broader support to assigned Business Unit’s profitable growth agendas.
Ensure timely sharing and application of SC best practices within assigned BU.
Be accountable for the adequate and consistent Supply Chain KPIs.
Identify big ticket items within assigned Business Unit and steer adequate projects transversally and cross-functionally as required.
Responsible for the correct implementation of the strategy to ensure consistency and intervene where necessary.
Support Operations Director of the assigned Business Unit, and with Plant GMs, Supply Chain Managers and Sales, to ensure required professionals are in the right place.

Multi-site Supply Chain Management
People & change management
Engineering, CI & manufacturing excellence
OHSE internal & external rules & regulations
Degree in engineering, business or related field
Additional certification as either a Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt is desired
Strong decision making and managerial skills
Good business judgment/commercial acumen
Tenacity and energy in leading change towards an effective work environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in English to direct and motivate teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Strong analytical skills and process focus
Ability to anticipate, negotiate & manage conflicts, problems, changing situations & deadlines
Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and virtual environment
Very result driven, entrepreneurial, keen to learn and open minded

Supply Chain Manager – Snacks, Confectionery

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