Management and coordination of international, cross-functional supply chain projects from initiation to implementation and handover
Structuring of project scope, objectives, milestones, responsibilities and decision-making requirements, as well as tracking of agreed measures.
Coordination of the collaboration between sales, order management, product management, production, logistics, purchasing, service, finance and other internal and external partners.
Conducting and managing feasibility studies for new customer requirements, rollouts and supply chain solutions, including evaluation of capacities, materials, processes, costs and logistics.
Identification, assessment and transparent communication of project risks, dependencies and conflicting objectives, as well as development of suitable measures and escalation paths.
Preparation of status reports, decision templates and management updates for relevant stakeholders and steering committees.
Creation and further development of demand and shipment planning in close cooperation with the relevant departments.
Analysis of demand, capacity and material availability, and development of robust scenarios within the S&OP process.
Initiation and implementation of improvements to processes, governance, planning and collaboration along the end-to-end supply chain.
Qualifications
Completed studies in the field of economics, industrial engineering, supply chain management or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience
Experience in leading or coordinating cross-functional projects, ideally in an international supply chain or production environment.
A good understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes
Ability to structure complex topics, set priorities, and translate differing interests into common solutions.
Strong analytical and conceptual skills, as well as confident handling of scenarios and decision-making principles.
Clear, binding communication and secure stakeholder management across functions, hierarchical levels and countries.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is desirable.