SR Supply Chain Manager

TE Connectivity's Supply Chain Managers are responsible for the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials. They ensure the availability of materials in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at the established levels. They coordinate and integrate the flow of materials and information among suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and customers, identifying opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness and capabilities of the supply chain. Resources are focused on continuous improvement of the movement of materials through production processes, and the establishment of key performance metrics and benchmarks to monitor actual performance against goals.

This position contributes to increase Customer Satisfaction, prepare material flow, supply and distribution for growth while at the same time reduce logistics cost and control inventory.

The EMEA Senior Manager of Supply Chain is responsible for building and growing the regional team to guarantee future growth of the business in a safe and compliant environment.

They establish the regional Supply Chain strategy, in line with Global expecting to drive better performance of the KPIs.

Qualified candidates will have experience in lean tools, knowledge of ERP system and strong team work skills. APICS certification will be differentiating factor.

This position reports to the BU Global Supply Chain Director

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for establishing the material flow that will guarantee timely and cost-effective availability of parts for the end customers
• Guarantee that safety, respect and compliance are top priorities within their teams
• Set the regional vision and strategy for Warehouse, Material planning, import – export teams to ensure the plan is executed to support company growth, new market opportunities and increased efficiency
• Build the capabilities of the teams to achieve the expected results
• Execute the plan deriving from SIOP, control compliance to plan and implement gap closure plan in case of deviations
• Responsible for timely execution of the customer open order book with focus on meeting customer request date and internal schedule date
• Define stocking strategy for components and raw materials to guarantee market growth and customer satisfaction
• Drive revenue forecast for the region
• Expert in SOE (Sales and Operation Execution) with strong focus on execution and processes in the 0-3 month horizon
• Establish sustainable processes to review key planning parameters and provide audit, drive improvement of planning master data management in all EMEA plant
• Run kaizen event to drive rapid changes and generate savings
• Set and drive improvements of KPI that will ensure World Class Supply Chain Management
• Regularly audit current practices to challenge the teams, bring awareness to make sure that change and continuous improvement become mindset

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience in similar position
• Ability to drive change and influence key stakeholders in a global and matrix environment
• Ability to prioritize workload based upon organization / team needs
• Hands on experience of lean manufacturing and Material replenishment and flow
• Skill in analyzing complex problems and in evaluating options to solve the issue
• Skill in staff management through motivating, developing and directing people as they work
• Skill in data management, Excel, ERP system
• Strong Project Management & Communication Skills
• Ability to influence others at all levels of the organization through collaboration
• Exhibits, drives and communicates a clear understanding of desired results
• Has clear vision and demonstrates the ability to learn, develop and deploy new ideas
• Can motivate/influence others to change