Director, Materials Management driving competitive advantage through Lean supply chain collaborations and strategic partnerships. Leading supplier management and capacity planning in Eindhoven or Brno.
Responsibilities
Drive the Materials and Structural Analysis Division’s (MSD) competitive advantage by establishing Lean supply chain collaborations with key strategic suppliers.
Partner closely with Procurement, Quality, Operations, and Planning to secure long-term supply assurance.
Coordinate consolidated demand and capacity planning aligned with divisional strategy and drive strategic footprint decisions to secure service, optimize cost, and integrate risk scenario planning into supplier reviews.
Manage global material blocking and component allocation for strategic suppliers.
Lead Vendor Performance Reviews (OTD, VMI, responsiveness) and drive root cause analysis and improvement initiatives.
Implement robust digital tools and risk management processes for suppliers and materials.
Establish a standardized supplier playbook with agreements, procedures, and tools.
Requirements
Multiple years of practical experience in Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) within a global organization, preferably in high-mix/low-volume industrial environments.
Consistent record of building and scaling strategic supplier partnerships, with strong knowledge of MSD suppliers preferred.
Proven ability in materials management, supplier management, planning, inventory, and improving the end-to-end cost efficiency.
Consistent record to lead strategic supply chain transformations, including risk mitigation, capacity alignment, cost control, supplier performance improvement, and digital transformation initiatives.
Strong influencing skills across matrixed environments and without direct authority; shown ability to inspire change through collaboration and data-driven storytelling.
Solid practical knowledge of Lean principles, automated replenishment, and inventory optimization.
Several years of leadership experience with a focus on capability development and team empowerment.
Strong communication skills—open, honest, and impactful—capable of aligning cross-functional teams behind a shared roadmap.
Preferably a master’s degree in supply chain management or a related field.
Willingness to travel up to 25%, including internationally.
Advanced level of English language (written and spoken).
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