Brussels - CDI#supplychain #valuechain #automotive #problemsolving #continuousimprovementFor our client specialised in the automotive sector, we are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist - Automotive.Your mission is to deliver unparalleled safety, performance, and cost-effective solutions for the customers in the realm of winter complete wheels and tyres.The tyre and winter complete wheel programs are covering several markets in Europe and our partner has the ambition to further grow these businesses in Europe.The team is responsible for defining business and products strategies, implement them and manage the product lifecycle in collaboration with the National Sales & Marketing Companies (NMSC), suppliers, IT, R&D, Purchasing and Parts Supply Chain Group (PSCG).Your responsibilitiesSupply managementCollect and study forecasts from marketsBuild production and components supply plan to enable a successful WCW (winter complete wheels) season without supply shortagesSet and monitor supply management KPIs and escalate when critical situations ariseClosely work with suppliers, PSCG and NMSCs to mitigate risksCustomer relation managementHandle markets questions considering them as your customersPropose, define and implement a structured customer relationship management methodology and systemSet and monitor CRM KPIs in order to identify areas for improvements and propose counter measuresClosely work with the team, NMSCs & suppliers to exceed customer needs & dreamsActively implement kaizen to reinforce learnings, processes and overall effectiveness of the programs by developing standards & tools including automationYour profileYou are fluent in EnglishYou take ownership for the assigned responsibilities with a positive mindsetYou proactively communicate and deliver results in an autonomous mannerYou hold a (masters) degree in economics, engineering, IT, business or related fieldYou have experience in implementing supply management or customer relationship management methodologies and toolsYou have experience in the automotive sector, preferably in tyre related fieldsYou have experience facing customers and building collaborative relationshipsYou have experience in handling high quantity of data and numbers with Excel, Access, VBA, Power BI, Power automate, Python or other similar tools in order to create automated workflows, reports, calculation sheets etc.You have experience in problem solving methodologies (TBP, 8D) and continuous improvement methodologies (PDCA, kaizen, DMAIC)You have experience presenting complex problems in a simple manner based on facts, data and clear logic, while adapting to your audience (A3 report)You have experience using an ERP system (NPA, SAP, Oracle etc)You have some experience in project managementYou know basics of lean manufacturing (TPS)You have experience working in a team and dealing with various stakeholdersYou have the willingness and flexibility to travel for business needsOur offerJefferson Wells offers you a permanent contract as a consultant with an attractive salary package and access to training in both technical and soft skills. We will be your career partner at every step of your professional journey.Interested in this opportunity? We invite you to apply