KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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• Strong E2E supply chain knowledge; expert program/portfolio management and structured problem solving.
• Proven leadership of complex cross-functional initiatives (agile/waterfall/hybrid).
• Technology demand governance (intake, prioritization, stage-gates, data/security/architecture alignment).
• Outstanding communication and executive storytelling; able to simplify complexity for diverse audiences.
• High influence in matrix environments; culturally savvy; resilient and adaptable.
• Fluency in English; additional language(s) a plus.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• University level degree, usually in Business or Engineering, required. MBA a plus
• 8-10 years of supply chain management experience in progressively senior positions having an E2E understanding of operations
• 5 years of leadership experience with direct / in-direct reports
• Background in FMCG or packaged goods industry and/or strategic and supply chain consulting
• Demonstrated ability of managing cost performance, supply/demand forecasting & distribution execution for a broad product range across multiple locations
• Certifications such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Operations or Inventory Management a plus

Executive summary:

• You will play a key role in converting global directions and initiatives into an Emerging Markets SCM roadmap, which you will own from governance, milestones and communication standpoint
• You will play a key role within the emerging markets by working closely with the VP SCM and EM SCM SLT on key initiatives for the market across verticals, track progress, communicate milestones and hold various stakeholders accountable.
• Being part of the Supply Chain development team you will own key streams like inventory management, and work on multiple projects on both cluster and regional level
• Play a key role in owning and organizing recurrent SLT routines and drumbeats, through connects, QBRs, offsites, townholes or huddles. Create a robust roadmap which will ensure allignment with strategic direction and objectives of EM SCM. Convert outcomes of those routines into actionable milestones, linking those to our strategy. Own those until resolution by coordinting closely SLT/clusters/global.
• Provide leadership and support for priority market initiatives; connect global programs to local execution and measure outcomes.
• Work closely with HR on key regional initiatives, some of which will be owned by yourself, and others in partnership with HR
• Work closely with VP SCM in defining targets for the full EM SCM organizatio

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:

Executive summary:

• You will play a key role in converting global directions and initiatives into an Emerging Markets SCM roadmap, which you will own from governance, milestones and communication standpoint
• You will play a key role within the emerging markets by working closely with the VP SCM and EM SCM SLT on key initiatives for the market across verticals, track progress, communicate milestones and hold various stakeholders accountable.
• Being part of the Supply Chain development team you will own key streams like inventory management, and work on multiple projects on both cluster and regional level
• Play a key role in owning and organizing recurrent SLT routines and drumbeats, through connects, QBRs, offsites, townholes or huddles. Create a robust roadmap which will ensure allignment with strategic direction and objectives of EM SCM. Convert outcomes of those routines into actionable milestones, linking those to our strategy. Own those until resolution by coordinting closely SLT/clusters/global.
• Provide leadership and support for priority market initiatives; connect global programs to local execution and measure outcomes.
• Work closely with HR on key regional initiatives, some of which will be owned by yourself, and others in partnership with HR
• Work closely with VP SCM in defining targets for the full EM SCM organization