Senior Specialist, Global Supply Chain

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 the "Management 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, R&D, 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}

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

09/22/2026

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