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About the role
- Supply Chain Excellence Manager driving World Class Operations in sustainable packaging across Europe. Facilitating transformation and operational excellence in the Foodservice segment.
Responsibilities
- Drive the deployment and effective operation of the WCO Supply Chain pillar across the Foodservice segment, ensuring the application of global best practices and standards.
- Lead the design and facilitation of workshops and strategic initiatives at Regional and Local levels to identify, evaluate, and realize supply chain savings and performance enhancements.
- Strategically analyze and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes (planning, warehousing, transportation, customer service) to identify gaps and drive operational excellence.
- Design, implement, and oversee robust performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems to enable data-driven decision-making.
- Champion supply chain transformation and change management programs by building alignment, managing stakeholder engagement, and ensuring successful implementation.
- Drive continuous improvement using advanced methodology (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma) to deliver sustainable process enhancements and build a culture of excellence.
- Lead collaboration with IT, Operations, and cross-segment teams to integrate, optimize, and innovate supply chain systems and processes.
- Deliver comprehensive updates, progress reports, and value delivery summaries to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Represent and advocate for the supply chain function in strategic forums, actively contributing to the advancement of the World Class Operations community.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5-10 years’ experience in Supply Chain-related roles within an industrial/manufacturing environment, preferably in the packaging or food industry.
- Proven experience with World Class Operations (WCO) programs and tools.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities and experience handling complex supply chain challenges.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to manage and advise teams across diverse business units.
- Demonstrated process and systems affinity; comfortable working with enterprise systems and improvement tools.
- Strong project management skills, capable of leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering results.
- Results-oriented mindset with a strong drive for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret data, develop insights, and translate them into practical actions.
- Change leader who can manage transformation projects, motivate teams, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Adept at challenging the status quo, embracing innovation, and delivering sustainable improvements.
- Proactive approach to identifying performance gaps and implementing solutions using proven methodologies.
- Fluency in English.
- Willingness to travel.
Benefits
- The opportunity to work and grow in a truly global organisation with sustainability at its core.
- The opportunity to influence and make a significant impact on our supply chain processes across our global Foodservice segment.
- A competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
- The opportunity to travel internationally.
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