Summary
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and ensure the growth of talent within the Supply Chain organization, managing a team of five staff members.
Serve as the end-to-end superuser for the site's ERP system, ensuring seamless integration and functionality
Enhance the Supply Chain capabilities of your team by mentoring and providing training on best practices.
Drive excellence in end-to-end Supply Chain operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
Build and maintain strong business relationships with clients by delivering prompt and accurate service, contributing to the company's stellar reputation.
Ensure the delivery of high-quality internal customer service through fast and accurate order processing, effective communication, and coordination with other departments to resolve inquiries.
Maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure timely order placement with internal and external suppliers.
Continuously manage and improve performance in Supply Chain KPIs.
Oversee day-to-day relationships with 3rd Party Logistics companies, ensuring smooth operations.
Manage and control the regional Supply Chain budget and expenses, ensuring financial efficiency.
Essential Requirements:
BSc/MSc in Supply Chain management, Operations Management or equivalent
Extensive experience in Supply Chain within highly regulated environments (GMP - Pharma, Nuclear, or Food Industry).
Proven leadership skills, with flexibility, initiative, and resilience, and over 3 years of managerial experience.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong, positive working relationships across functions.
Strong problem-solving skills and a financially driven mindset.
Desirable Requirements:
Experience in leveraging key enterprise systems (e.g. SAP/LGD365) and digitalization of processes
Fluency in English; proficiency in Dutch is a plus.
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