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Key responsibilities
Leads the local Supply Chain team (demand and supply planners; logistics clerks, CIC members)
Leads Sales and Operations Planning Process for the country
Ensures that global processes are followed
Drives efficiency of flows from supply planning and execution to customer delivery by optimizing supply chain cost, processes, inventory, sales forecasting and customer interaction, and considering specific customer requests and legal requirements
Supports and or participates to local, regional and global projects (process improvements, complexity reduction, portfolio management, new SCM solutions, tender, MoB)
Additional responsibilities
Ensures an accurate material flow from suppliers to customers, which results in high stock accuracy; carries out yearly stock taking
Selects and defines contract with external logistics-providers and local suppliers (warehouses, assembly, forwarders and packaging). Monitors supplier performance and drives improvement activities
Supports customs tasks
Supports FHCS audits and the resolution of quality issues
Monitors and improves relevant KPIs on a regular base and presents corrective measures in cooperation with all relevant internal & external stakeholders
Is member of the country management team
Interactions (internal and external)
Marketing, Sales, Controlling, Accounting
Regional and Global SCM
Regional/Global Procurement
Factories
Customers & Distributors
Service providers (Warehouses, Assembly, Transport)
Suppliers
Professional Experience and Education
Master in business administration, industrial engineering or comparable
> 10 years’ experience working in operational tasks, ideally in SCM and CIC of an international FMCG organisation
> 3 years team management
Specific Knowledge
Deep knowledge in all elements of SCM & CIC management, including overseas business
Deep user knowledge in Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
Knowledge of all relevant ERP systems (SAP, IBP, ..)
Knowledge of complaint management tool CAFE
Very good English
Specific Skills
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Strong drive, proactive, result-oriented and eager to learn
Team player with strong interpersonal and influencing skills enjoying to work in an international and intercultural environment and a Matrix-organisation
Leadership skills
Open for change and development
Holistic view on the business and full understanding of other functions
Willing to travel and eventually move to other countries in mid-term future
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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