The Role of Supply Chain Manager
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee the entire internal supply chain process. This role involves ensuring efficient organization, planning, and control of material flow from external suppliers through to production and final delivery to customers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Implement and execute planning and delivery strategies to maintain the lowest total supply chain cost.
* Work with direct materials purchasing to optimize delivery processes from supplier to plant.
* Improve customer delivery processes by focusing on containers, batches, environmental concerns, and frequency of returnable containers.
* Calculate associated costs and evaluate additional opportunities, ensuring alignment with internal customers for informed product/project decisions.
* Maintain clear, consistent communication with teams across the company.
* Work closely with the Production Manager to optimize internal processes, identify weaknesses, and develop innovative systems to drive performance efficiency.
* Conduct analysis on strategic decisions related to supply chain management.
* Collect and analyze financial data to make projections, drive strategy, and implement new operational initiatives.
* Identify supplier risks and formulate appropriate mitigation strategies.
* Evaluate and document processes to ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal procedures.
Requirements:
* University degree in a relevant field.
* Extensive experience in internal logistics, including shop floor planning, customer service, and supply chain management.
* Fluency in English and Dutch.
* Experience with Tier 1 supplier-direct to customer processes.
* Proficiency in ERP systems, especially SAP.
* Exceptional negotiation skills with strong knowledge of purchasing, delivery, and materials management principles.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks independently.
About the Position:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic international environment where integrity, trust, and continuous growth are at the core of our culture. We value meaningful professional relationships and thrive on discovering what lies ahead.