Manager Supply Chain Europe (multiple locations)

The Aebi Schmidt Group is a global leader of intelligent solutions for the treatment of mission critical infrastructure areas and demanding terrain. It has recently opened a new Corporate Service Center in Katowice to provide highest quality business services to the group’s various units across Europe.

We are looking for ambitious people who want to create new standards in the world of shared services and start this exciting journey with us. Be a game changer. Be professional. Join our growing CSC in Katowice.

For our Corporate Service Center in PL-Katowice we are currently looking for a:

Head Supply Chain Management - Europe

Your Responsibilities

• Develop the Supply Chain Management team to further improve our supply-demand management and to support our company growth strategy
• Direct Leadership of our Supply Chain Management teams across Europe
• Further develop and enhance our European Supply Chain Strategy in line with the global Procurement and Supply Chain Management Strategy, corporate guidelines and tools
• Oversee the supply chain from purchase order to delivery, including order fulfillment and improvements to inventory management
• Identify and execute local sourcing strategies incl. Supplier consolidation, cost saving initiatives and securing supplier capacity
• Accountable for the local procurement results in close alignment with Strategic Sourcing
• Accountable for timely delivery of materials and components for all European Factories (On Time in Full)
• Lead and orchestrate expediting activities including alignment with Plant and Group functions
• Create integrated processes among Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Logistics, and outside suppliers to execute the planning/replenishment process
• Participate in the development and adoption to the global standard operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with specified metrics, operational, and personnel activities and maintain high standards of operational purchasing activities
• Identify and support logistic improvements initiatives and solutions
• Report Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (KPI), develop new KPIs, ensure data integrity, provide information to stakeholders and suggest improvement actions

Our Requirements

• Degree in commercial / technical studies or comparable training
• Several years of relevant professional experience in the fields of Supply Chain Management and Procurement
• Hands-on mentality
• Strong knowledge of and ability to create and introduce new processes and approaches in a matrix environment
• Strong analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of material planning, operational procurement and logistics processes
• Excellent communication skills and experience in communicating with all management levels
• German and English language are a must
• Intercultural experience and competence, willingness to travel
• Ability to lead teams remotely
• Extensive experience in MS Office and ERP systems
   

What we offer

• Opportunity to take an active part in shaping Corporate Service Center with on unique setup
• Work with people who are passionate of delivering outcomes and a culture of simplification and ownership
• Short decision-making paths
• Private Healthcare
• Top location in Katowice
• Flexible working time
• Friendly and team-oriented working atmosphere, as well as open and direct communication
• Stability of employment