Head of Supply Chain Operations

On behalf of our client, an international FMCG company we are currently seeking a candidate for position of Head of Supply Chain Operations, Ukraine
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the Efficiency and Effectiveness mind-set in the organization.
• Intense communication with stakeholders (internal, external & HQ) to understand their needs and support them in the most efficient way for the company. This includes customers, industry and trade associations.
• Engage with key customers to build trust and establish joint continuous improvement projects to optimize service levels, quality, and costs. (e.g.: build, maintain and develop customer collaboration platforms with top customers for planning and supply chain processes).
• Create and own the operations business plan to ensure synchronization to global, regional and country strategy.
• End responsible for the Sales & Operations planning process in the organization to ensure proper forecasting and inventory management including order cycle of finished product and POS materials purchased from HQ.
• Deep understanding and monitoring of all costs occurring in the operational area and implementation of cost saving initiatives. Internal and external benchmarks to ensure appropriate cost structures.
• Own and drive portfolio management (incl. product Lifecycle and post launch evaluations) within the local organization. Challenge status quo and critically review current product portfolio. Act as the gatekeeper when it comes to product launches, phase out?s.
• Effective and efficient management of local service providers, including the responsibility of defining and adjusting related SLA?s to adapt them to the constant changes of business requirements. This includes constructive feedback to HQ for service providers managed centrally with impact in local organizations.
• Ensure and support that quality standards defined through HQ Quality been implemented, published internally and executed in the local organization. Strengthen the quality awareness within local organization in supporting with regular quality onsite audits (warehouse), reviews (quality KPI?s) and trainings.
• Deep understanding and proper documentation of the processes & systems landscape and assurance of the international Company standards.
• Accountable for the up-to-date and accuracy of data in the relevant Company systems.
• Develop, implement and central storage of all purchasing policies, outsource guidelines and procedures (bid proposals, qualify of vendors, requirements documentation,) in conjunction with HQ and all departments with specific requirements.
• Responsible for in-time reporting of KPIs to HQ and to internal stakeholders defining appropriate reporting requirements for the market (e.g.: Dashboard, etc.).
• Ensure that all above mentioned tasks are carried out by well-trained people within the operations department. Ensure our People are equipped to support and deliver on all above mentioned responsibilities through coaching/development and trainings.
• Report developments regarding risks and opportunities occurring of political/public measures in the field of sustainability to HQ on a regular basis and take ownership of all sustainability groups in the trade/industry associations. This includes to support Marketing and Sales in organizing recycling concepts for Company events.
• Manage & lead implementation and execution of national Health & Safety regulations in the local organization.
• Be the local sustainability ambassador for global and local guidelines / projects.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

• Proven records of strategic business integration cross functionally.
• Several years (at least 7) of experience in the area of Operations within an
• international supply chain in a group context.
• High levels of personal energy and drive.
• Strong leadership skills can motivate and lead teams.
• An entrepreneurial ‘can do’ attitude facilitated by continuous learning and application of appropriate ‘best practices’.
• Is experienced in project management.
• Hands on professional who also has the passion for details.
• Proactive, continuous improvement and quality minded.
• Working knowledge of SAP, IBP and APO is a strong plus. Good skills on all MS products such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint are a must.

Company offers:

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Professional development
• Comfortable work conditions
• Being part of a dynamic company in international environment