Interim Supply Chain Manager

Main focus areas: 

• Leading the supply chain team in daily work with goods flow from production, shipping, warehousing, packing, etc.
• Supervising and developing the plant's supply chain process (from planning to final shipment) and controlling work results and delivery precision, including deviations and performance reporting relative to key performance indicators.
• Manages customer demand plans, coordinating with Sales to grant the appropriate priorities to selected Key Accounts. When needed, handles various customer and delivery issues, and also prepares new articles.
• In agreement with central Procurement establishing supply contracts and with plant manager and Sales setting the correct levels of stock and supervising them.
• Working closely with Sales and Customer Service to define priorities and ensuring that customer needs are properly evaluated and implemented at plant level.
• Participate in the work on sourcing goods, services, and outsourced products/services according to agreed routines.
• Securing legal aspects of logistics and goods (Customs, Insurers, etc.)
• Handle daily line staff duties (personnel, communication, rehabilitation, and work environment). Secure team competence, efficiency, and engagement.

To be current for the assignment:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• At least 7-10 years of work experience in logistics, operational and/or customer services with a broad range of tasks. Knowledge of industrial business and customer processes.
• Mastery of purchasing techniques, planning, supplies, and inventory management.
• Mastery of logistics legislation and commercial trade certifications.
• Mastery of continuous improvement methods and tools (action plans, KPIs).
• Competencies in EDI and ERP solutions, order planning & package handling software.
• IT proficiency, using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) efficiently, as well as experience using HRM and ERP solutions.
• Strong skills in cooperating with colleagues at different organizational levels.
• Some international travel is required.

About the process:

The assignment is full-time and is expected to last for 6 months, starting on January 16, 2023. We present candidates on an ongoing basis and client interviews are held in connection with this. Do you have the right profile and are you available? Apply today! Responsible recruitment consultant is Michael Schilling who collaborates with researcher Ida Sjöblom.

(job ID: 3173)