Supply Chain Development Manager

at  Wrtsil

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany -

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Immediate30 Jan, 2025Not Specified31 Oct, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

Supply Chain Development Manager
Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä’s purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?
As ANCS (Automation, Navigation & Control Systems), we transform how vessels perform to create the safest and most efficient journey for our customers – always with the vision in mind to navigate towards a more sustainable maritime industry. With our rich history of pioneering maritime technologies we have defined industry benchmarks.
To be better tomorrow, we need the right talents today to complement our strong team of 650 employees in over 10 countries across the globe with the right skills, experience and a winning attitude.
We are now looking for a

Responsibilities:

AS MANAGER CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS YOUR WORK WILL FOCUS ON THESE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Actively manage the continuous improvement process among all international SCM & Logistics team members in ANCS
  • Develop a framework around a SCM & Logistics continuous improvement program and create a roll out plan for the team
  • Responsible for guidelines, policies, definitions, and instructions within ANCS SCM & Logistics
  • Actively create and improve performance measurements for SCM & Logistics (KPI) and develop ideas around improvement opportunities and future initiatives
  • Identify development and improvement areas and actively participate and manage development initiatives and / or projects
  • Training of team members in continuous improvement methods (e.g. yellow belt, lean basics, continuous improvement tools, etc.)
  • Support internal stakeholders to manage and improve the focus on continuous improvement activities
  • Moderation of continuous improvement workshops (online as well as face to face)
  • Close cooperation with departments and functions across ANCS with focus on cross functional continuous improvement activities

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS ROLE WOULD HAVE:

  • In-depth understanding of SCM & Logistics processes within manufacturing companies
  • Excellent knowledge of ERP system (SAP preferably)
  • B.Sc. in economics, engineering or similar
  • Practical experience in Continuous Improvement
  • Certification in Lean & Six Sigma (black belt desirable)
  • Experienced in moderation of workshops and training of employees
  • Fluent English skills both written and spoken, German is seen as advantage
  • Knowledge in leading teams through change
  • Advanced MS-Office Skills
  • Excellent analytical capability
  • Knowledge of MS Power BI seen as an advantage


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Logistics/Procurement

Purchase / Logistics / Supply Chain

Business Development Services

BSc

Proficient

1

Hamburg, Germany