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CTR is a multinational manufacturing company specialized in chemicals formulation, filling, and packaging for Goods Products/FMCG looking for a Supply Chain Associate Director to lead our Supply Chain Manufacturing Site in Portugal.
Overview of the job
As a Supply Chain Associate Director (Head of Supply Chain), you will play a pivotal role in optimizing and managing the flow of goods and services within the organization's supply chain. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the supply chain, including customer service, production planning, purchasing, warehouse management, inventory management, and distribution of finished goods to ensure excellent customer service, increased efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of products. You'll be part of an integrated multifunctional and multicultural team in which trust, team spirit, real passion for winning, and leadership are very important.
Responsibilities:
Implement and maintain efficient and effective end-to-end Supply Chain processes, ensuring timely delivery of materials and strong customer service levels through effective production planning.
Lead planning and management of the daily, weekly, and monthly production plan (MPS), assess the needs and production capacities (equipment, materials, and labor), ensure the implementation of the plan (planning attainment), monitor its execution, and suggest optimizations.
Ensure effective MRP processes are in place and Production Planning supports successful delivery to customers and maintains OTIF in line with business expectations.
Oversee inventory planning and management processes to minimize stockouts, reduce excess inventory, and optimize working capital.
Implement effective inventory planning and management strategies, define and monitor inventory levels to optimize inventory turnover, reduce excess inventory, and minimize stockouts.
Establish and maintain strong purchasing processes to ensure flawless material supply.
Identify potential risks and disruptions within the supply chain, such as supplier shortages, transportation delays, or natural disasters, and develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks. Ensure business continuity and resilience in the face of supply chain disruptions.
Ensure accurate demand forecasts are in place, enabling proactive inventory planning and production scheduling.
Maintain quality and close relationships with customers, supervising scheduled orders intake until delivery to customer, in order to ensure a relationship of trust and good service.
Coordinate and optimize logistics and warehousing activities to ensure the smooth flow of goods throughout the supply chain.
Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the performance of the supply chain operations and identify areas for improvement. Analyze data and metrics to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for optimization.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline supply chain management processes and to increase revenue recognitions.
Provide leadership and guidance to the supply chain team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
Build high-performing, motivated teams and drive the teams to achieve and surpass targets.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Management, or related field.
Minimum of 10 to 12 years of working experience in supply chain management, of which 5 years in a managerial position in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and strong experience in MRP, materials management, and supply chain planning.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and interpersonal skills to solve problems and to set priorities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in FMCG is a plus.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Solid analytical skills and the ability to solve complex supply chain issues.
Proficiency in supply chain software and ERP systems (SAP must, others plus).
Strong continuous improvement, lean manufacturing mindset with a passion for winning.
Fluency in Portuguese and English.
What CTR can offer you?
The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment.
Professional and personal development through training and work experiences.
Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees.
If you believe you are the right fit for this position, send us your application!
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