Position Summary:
The MP&L Senior Manager, EMEA, is a pivotal role within Methode’s Procurement Leadership team. The role reports into the VP, Materials Planning & Logistics, and will be responsible to lead the EMEA site teams to meet functional MP&L and business requirements across all three vertical businesses within Methode. This role, based in our Lontzen facility in Belgium, involves a combination of responsibilities including collaborating with key internal stakeholders and leadership to understand requirements and oversee execution in a multi-site operation covering Belgium, Egypt, Finland, Malta and the U.K. Additionally, the EMEA Director will be influential in the Global Transformation of Methode’s Procurement and MP&L function.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Key role in Methode’s global MP&L leadership team and Functional Transformation Journey
2. Provide Regional leadership for all Supply Chain teams in planning and execution performance: MRP Scheduling, Supplier Delivery, Prodcuction Planning, Warehousing & Customer Service
3. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and industry standards in supply chain management processes
4. Regional lead in the deployment of Methode’s Integrated Supply Chain Operating System (OS)
5. Regional lead in the deployment of Methode’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
6. Partner with HR, IT, Sales, Program, Procurement, Operations and Finance teams to establish and execute operational performance plans
7. Partner with Operations to oversee the daily operations at the Lontzen logistics center in Belgium, coordinate procurement and supply chain functions, and drive process improvements across departments in support of the Lontzen site GM
8. Manage and resolve internal, supplier and customer escalations effectively
9. Continuously monitor delivery performance and initiate corrective measures in case of shortages or disruptions
10. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ownership & accountability by actively identifying areas for process innovation, efficiency gains, and risk mitigation.
11. Provide guidance and coaching to EMEA team members to enhance performance, engagement & development
12. MP&L Management Reporting, Budget Preparation and Performance Management
Measures of Success:
13. EMEA Revenue & EBITDA Performance
14. EMEA Customer Delivery On-Time In-Full (OTIF)
15. EMEA Inventory Turns
16. EMEA Supplier Delivery On-Time In-Full (OTIF)
17. EMEA Freight as % of Sales
Core Competences:
18. Natural leadership and interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization; ability to unite a team around shared objectives, and to lead, challenge and coordinate cross-functional teams during high-pressure situations with a bias for action
19. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, think critically under pressure, and make informed decisions in fast-paced and unpredictable environments
20. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex processes in understandable terms, develop presentations to sell an idea and deliver training of new processes and systems
21. Demonstrable success in developing performance across S&OP, forecasting, planning and inventory management processes
22. Strong systems & analytical capabilities
23. High energy level and self-motivation
24. Promotes Core Values, development, diversity, equity, inclusion and Organizational Learning
25. Candidate must be an independent, organized, customer focused, self-motivated problem solver
26. Ability to travel 20-40% of the time, perhaps more during global deployments
Qualifications
Required
27. Fluent English and French
28. Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Engineering or Operations
29. >10 years of experience within the Automotive, Truck or Electronics industries
30. >5 years of experience in a discipline of Supply Chain Management
31. Experience of driving Continuous Process Improvements
32. Thorough understanding of S&OP/S&OE
33. Solid understanding of supply chain operations, especially inventory control, planning, forecasting and scheduling
Preferred
34. German or Arabic Language would be an advantage
35. MBA or MSc in Supply-Chain or similar field
36. IAPICS Certified or equivalent (CPIM, CSCP, CSCS, CPSM, CSCMP)
37. Six Sigma Green Belt or above
38. Advance knowledge of, and experience in implementing, lean management systems
Benefits and Perks
Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.
Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.
Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.