Job Title: Supply Chain Executive (m/f/d)

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ROLE PROFILE

GRADE: 34 (TG13)

JOB TITLE: Supply Chain Executive (m/f/d)

FUNCTION: Operations       

SUB FUNCTION:  Supply Chain

CITY & COUNTRY: Hamburg, Germany

ROLE SUMMARY

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?  

The aim of Supply Chain Executive role is to drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at EM supply chain processes, tools, and ways of working – in order to improve the efficiency and eliminate unnecessary costs/non-criminal losses for Germany through championing of “0 write-off” agenda.

SC Executive is facilitating the input of Ops-Supply Chain function into Germany S&OP forums – DPM and DRM, and prepares/runs the monthly Area S&I forum. Further owns the DF DMS in the IWS SN Pillar

Reports to

Supply Chain Manager Germany

Number of Direct Reports

n/a

Core Relationships

Internal 

DE logistics and deployment and last mile teamsDE EM commercial teams (demand and business insights, category management, finance)NPI managers and SCIPsBAT Exports (EM Supply planning teams, SCIP, ENA MSM, regional and global logistics teams, global inventory team)Supply Chain managers for CE marketsENA SNO reporting teamCE area product and quality teams

External

3PL (Kühne & Nagel / DHL / local 3PLs)

Geographic Scope 

Germany

Travel Required

n/a

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Providing timely/accurate input on area service level, stock levels, DFA, stocks at risk of shelf-life expiry etc. into CEN SOP forums - Germany MOM, CEN PDT, CEN S&OPFacilitation of monthly area S&I – owning the agenda, ensuring the meeting runs as per TOR and all inputs/outputs (minutes) are issued and updated on time. Managing yearly area S&I meeting calendarWorking on continuously improving the S&I meeting flow/TOR/dashboards and tools used for reporting of SC relevant KPIs on area level.Close liaison with Area SP&I function, EM Supply Chain managers and regional SNO reporting team to improve demand forecast accuracy using global BI tools (via SN pillar) Driving the ongoing reduction of CEN FG and WMS write-offs (NCL reduction) through effective collaboration between regional SNO/ CEN NPI/EM SC and commercial teams.Inventory Health review management for EM stock. Ensuring compliance to SOX requirements.Regular review of shelf-life status for CEN portfolio and exceptions management through timely SL extension process request with area quality and product teamsManagement of ad-hoc initiatives that drive operational efficiency, cost savings and connectivity across E2E supply chainParticipation in key projects to evolve supply chain capabilities.Ad hoc analysis and reporting as required.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

Experience Required

Experience in working with E2E supply chain processes (e.g. demand forecasting, production planning, inventory planning, warehouse management, order fulfilment, NPI)Strong understanding of New Production Introduction cycle and Supply Chain

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

Excellent analytical skillsExperience in working with/through others to use data to drive actionable insight for commercial business advantage Experience working with global reporting platforms/solutions – I,e, Global BI, APOHands on experience of testing / UAT coordination Ability to understand, assess, & problem solve by leveraging technical and analytical skillsAbility to work effectively within a cross-functional team environmentProject management and presentation skillsAdvanced Excel Skills (pivot tables, macros)Self-starter with excellent follow throughExcellent attention to detail