Job Description
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Activity 1: GSCM Project Leadership
- Act as the GSCM lead for assigned strategic programs, including New Product Development (NPD)
- To provide supply chain expertise, launch readiness planning, and capacity-load analysis
Activity 2: Production Transfer Management
- Lead internal production transfer studies
- Initiate and present comprehensive business cases through theManagement of Change (MoC) process
Activity 3: Risk Mitigation Capacity Planning
- Proactively identify potential supply chain risks and bottlenecks using global capacity analyses
- Evaluate alternative scenarios and recommend mitigation plans
Activity 4: Strategic Volume Planning
- Participate in the development of the annual Centralized Production Plan and the Assumption-Based Review (ABR) across multiple manufacturing sites
Activity 5: Product Phase-In / Phase-Out (PIPO)
- Develop and execute transition (switch) plans for PIPO projects in close partnership with key stakeholders, including manufacturing sites, RD, Quality, and Master Data teams
Activity 6: Tool Deployment
- Support the implementation and deployment of advanced planning tools (e.g., Aera) within the supply chain network
REQUIRED SKILLS
Know-how (ability to)
- Data-Driven Mindset: Exceptional analytical skills with a proven track record in complex data manipulation and translating metrics into business insights
- Influence Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to influence peers and senior leadership in a matrix organization without direct hierarchical authority
- Problem-Solving: Strong capability to dissect complex operational issues and propose structured, actionable solutions
Knowledges
- Education: B.S. degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (Advanced degree is a plus)
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, production planning, or manufacturing operations
- Systems Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced planning tools. APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP) is highly desirable
- Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken) is mandatory for this global rôle
Required Skills:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, APICS CPIM, Budgeting, Business Acumen, Business Case Development, Business Development, Business Management, Capacity Utilization, Change Control Management, Data Analysis, Demand Forecasting, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Leadership, Forecasting Models, Influencing Skills, Inventory Analysis, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Manufacturing Strategies, Master Data, Order Management, Personal Initiative, Planning {+ 9 more}
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
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Job Posting End Date:
09/22/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the dayBEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the dayBEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID: R412222
