Are you a self-directed Supply Chain Manager who likes to operate independently and wants to work in a start-up environment to build the business? Then this is the job for you!
What are you going to do?
The Supply Chain Manager NutEx has full End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain responsibility for the NutEx/Phytotechnology scope of products including Customer Services, Planning (S&OE / IBP), Warehousing and Logistics. As such, this role is pivotal in the establishment of the Supply Chain function and On Time in Full SC ramp-up with the Nutreco businesses.
This is the top logistic and supply chain position for the NutEx/Phytotechnology organization but is governed by policies and frameworks established by the larger corporation. The SC manager is informed/involved in the later stages of plant/production development and is leading for the entire SC as soon as SC activities start to become repetitive nature, with ramp up as well as further SC optimization.
In the initial stages of the NutEx/Phytotechnology organizational evolution the Supply Chain Manager NutEx will not have direct reports, this might change as to how the business and volumes evolve over time. It is therefore anticipated that the Supply Chain Manager is both very operational (e.g. placing PO’s and process CO’s) as well as tactical and strategical in managing the growers and processers while being the first point of contact for Supply Chain matters for Opco’s served by NutEx/Phyto.
Your responsibilities
• Co-creates, develops and delivers the Supply Chain strategy for the NutEx/Phytotechnology.
• Defines, implements and continuously optimizes Route to Market (Supply) strategy in close collaboration with the Plant production and Supply Manager.
• Leads the Demand Planning cycles, collaborates actively internally (Sales, Marketing and Formulation) and with customers driving high forecast accuracy and low bias.
• Leads the supply planning activities for supplying growers and factories in scope, both Nutreco as well as 3rd party (external) supply (subcontracts/processors).
• Manages the internal Nutreco order to cash process. Enhancing customer operations, order intake, customer service, returns and complaint handling.
• Manages warehouses (Nutreco and 3rd party) in her/his remit, ensuring safe and healthy environment, enabling On Time in Full delivery to customers.
• Closely collaborates with Transportation companies, establishes strong relationships to develop profitable business opportunities.
• Execute on a weekly basis the operational Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) process, balancing Opco’s orders against supply and available inventory. Ensuring optimal delivery while exceeding customer expectations from a service perspective.
• Lead the monthly IBP cycle for NutEx/Phyto resulting into One Plan, where the NutEx Operational Execution Director is the owner, balancing demand & supply for a minimal 15 months’ horizon. Make sure all involved in the process have a cross functional understanding and knows their role and responsibility (RACI)
• Collaborates hand-in-hand with the Plant Supply and Production Manager to ensure a smooth transition from initial production of “one plant” to the ramp-up and (mass)production of the plants.
What we offer
As Nutreco our mission is ‘Feeding the Future’. In a world with limited natural resources, our ambition is to meet the rising food needs of a growing world population in a sustainable manner. We offer you the opportunity to grow professionally, within Nutreco and the broader SHV group. Nutreco belongs to the SHV Family with more than 60.000 employees. Working for Nutreco means an impactful role in an international, dynamic environment with complex and diverse topics with plenty of development opportunities, also within the HR department.
What else is in it for you?
• We will offer you a fulltime position, 40 hours per week,
• Competitive remuneration package with a good pension scheme,
• You will get 25 vacation days, with the possibility to sell or purchase a limited number of days,
• Opportunity for business travel around the globe,
• On-site presence is mandatory for close collaboration with the team,
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning platform and we highly promote/create opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Belonging to the SHV Family with more than 60.000 employees.
• An informal global working environment with great colleagues
What we ask
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership abilities, capable of inspiring and motivating teams to achieve operational excellence and who shares our commitment to delivering high-quality results consistently.
Building and maintaining relationships is key in our interconnected world, making cross-cultural awareness indispensable. The ability to navigate cultural nuances respectfully and foster collaboration across diverse teams is vital for success in this role. Moreover, analytical skills are essential for strategic decision-making and objective setting, ensuring the efficient management of our supply chain operations.
Organizational and cross-functional awareness are necessary for understanding the broader context in which our supply chain operates. The ideal candidate will also be able to align efforts with overarching goals and leverage resources across functions to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Finally, adaptability in communication is crucial for effectively engaging with stakeholders across various cultural contexts. Once we start building the team, coaching capabilities are crucial for providing personalized guidance and support to team members, fostering their professional development and driving performance improvement.
What you bring.
• You have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in the field of supply chain, operations, technical engineering or similar
• >10 years of work experience in a comparable or relevant position including Demand, Supply and planning (IBP) in the animal feed industry or any other industry such as FMCG or pharma. Work experience in an agronomic/Phyto environment is a large plus.
• Excellent knowledge and expertise in ERP tools in both in term of functionality and usage. Microsoft Office (in particular of MS Excel) is a requirement and knowledge of Infor M3 is desirable.
• Ability to work in both strategic and operational levels.
• Excellent track record in managing/leading managers in the Supply Chain
• A valuable experience in Customer services, Scheduling, Logistic, Manufacturing or sales is a plus.
• Experience with End-to-End supply planning tool is an advantage.
• Fair understanding of Manufacturing challenges and manufacturing performance leverage
• Able to demonstrate strong numerical capability with a passion for detailed analysis.
• An inquisitive approach, able to identify risks and opportunities for appropriate follow up.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, know how to convince and persuade, and always maintain a constructive, trusted relation with your stakeholders.
• Good level of English in writing and speaking – German would be advantage.
• Willing to travel 25% of the time.
Extra information / Apply direct
Are you the enthusiastic candidate we are looking for? Then we would like to hear from you! You can express your interest in this role by clicking the button “apply now’’ and we will contact you as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your CV. For more information regarding this vacancy, you can contact Arzu Sayin (Corporate Recruiter) at arzu.sayin@nutreco.com.
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