Associate Director Supply Chain Planning Excellence

Internally & Externally: We are looking for qualified and motivated candidate for the role of Associate Director Supply Chain Planning Excellence, based in Sofia.

 

The Position Role:              

 

This role is an integral part of the Global Supply Chain Transformation and Center of Practice and has 2 main focus areas:

 

·       AMSO (API Manufacturing Supply Organization) manufacturing sites to assess and improve supply chain capabilities (processes & competencies) while leveraging SAP / APO and other planning systems

·       Agile Flow for all sites in TGO with a focus on assessing and improving on the flow levers and working with the sites to leverage Lean methodologies to improve supply chain activities

 

This role main focus areas will be:

 

•       Process Design & Continuous Improvement:  Provide SC best practices and collaborate with Global and Regional supply chain leaders to define future state best practices to support ‘at site’ and the connection with ‘above site’ planning processes

•       Core Supply Chain Planning Processes: Provide support to TGO sites for key supply planning processes (RCCP, MPS, MRP, Detailed Scheduling), working with key GSC leaders and sites who will drive the programs

•       SAP Enterprise & Planning Platforms: Leverage knowledge in SAP to guide sites to best use of the planning system whilst ensuring successful implementation across the TGO network

•       Project Management: Lead various projects under the SC Centre of Practice taking full ownership from launch of the project, delivery of key milestones and closing of the project

 

Main Requirements:

 

Education and Certifications:

 

·       Holds Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain or other related discipline. 

·       Minimum 4 years of experience in cross-functional/global scenarios in the areas of Supply Chain (preferred) or Manufacturing Operations

·       APICS Certified / Trained in CPIM and/or CSCP – is an advantage

·       Lean &/or Six Sigma Certification – is an advantage

·       FMCG, Pharmaceutical &/or Chemical sector experience - is preferable

 

Experience / Knowledge/ Skills  Desired

 

·       Strong Project Management Skills

·       Strong knowledge and experience in SAP (must)

• Demonstrated experience working globally, with different cultures
• Stakeholder management: experience in engaging non-direct-report stakeholders

·       Displays confidence; can defend own perspective and support it with data

·       Demonstrated effective communication and organizational (change management) skills

·       Evidence of ability to teach, guide and mentor others and demonstrates leadership ability at different levels

·       Willingness to travel, if and when required