Supply Chain Head France – all genders in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

About the job

The Head of Supply Chain plays a pivotal role in defining and driving the execution of the ensuring supply strategy for the Consumer.

Healthcare (CHC) business, both in the short and long term horizons, for maximum customer satisfaction. The role involves strategic planning, coordination, and optimization of all supply chain activities, from understanding customer demand, to ensuring correct demand signals are sent to the production sites, and efficient and cost effective warehousing and distribution of CHC products.

He/She is accountable for a robust, stable and sustainable Integrated Business Planning process aligning business and operations with the growth ambition, a Customer Care function effectively carrying out the order to cash process and delivering excellent customer experience, and an efficient Warehousing and Distribution operations enabling on time in full deliveries to our customers.

In addition, the role includes overseeing the development and management of the supply chain budget, reviewing and optimizing supply chain performance with the appropriate quality, cost, and service metrics, and driving continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.

The Head of Supply Chain must possess strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills, excellent problem solving and decision making abilities, and a deep understanding of strategic and operational supply chain management. The ideal candidate is an accomplished senior leader with experience working in FMCG or consumer goods companies, a proven track record in developing and leading talented and innovative teams, a strong customer care orientation, and with prior experience in manufacturing and supply.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop and ensure the timely execution of the overall supply chain strategy aligned with the company’s goals and objectives. This includes setting the appropriate performance metrics and targets for supply chain operations.

• Champion the implementation of a robust, stable and sustainable IBP process that is well aligned transversally end to end, and effectively driving business and operations decisions.

• Oversee inventory levels and develop inventory management strategies. This includes optimizing inventory turnover, minimizing stockouts, and reducing excess inventory.

• Ensure a streamlined and compliant order to cash process to serve customers faster and more effectively, minimize errors and delays, and ensure performance data has maximum impact on the company.

• Establish a warehousing and distribution footprint fully supporting business and operations requirements to ensure efficient movement of goods and on time in full deliveries to our customers.

• Manage relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the delivery of goods and services at the agreed time, quality and quantity. This involves developing strategies to evaluate vendors, monitoring performance and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve supply chain processes. This includes implementing lean principles, leveraging technology and automation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assess and mitigate risks within the supply chain, such as disruptions in supply, natural disasters, or geopolitical factors. This involves developing contingency plans, diversifying suppliers, and implementing risk mitigation strategies.

• Identify and implement supply chain technologies and systems to enhance visibility, automation, and efficiency. Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in supply chain management and leverage technology advancements where appropriate.

• Develop and lead a high-performing supply chain team. This includes hiring and developing talent, providing guidance and support, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, facilities, project management, engineering, scientific, finance, and operations, to ensure alignment and integration of supply chain activities with overall business strategies.

• Integrate sustainable practices and ethical considerations into the supply chain. This includes implementing environmentally friendly initiatives, promoting fair labor practices, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

About you

Key competencies:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a related field

• 10 years experience on a similar role

• Strong management experience

• Deep knowledge and understanding of supply chain management principles, processes, technologies and best in class practices

• Strong understanding of and experience in planning, customer service, inventory management, warehousing and distribution; familiarity with supply chain analytics, forecasting, and optimization tools is also beneficial

• Preferably with prior manufacturing and supply experience

• Proven track track record of aligning supply chain strategies with overall business objectives, driving cost efficiencies, and optimizing operational performance

• Exceptional leadership skills are necessary to oversee and motivate a team of supply chain professionals; candidates should have experience in building and managing high-performing teams, providing guidance and mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment

• Strong problem solving and decision making skills, capable of resolving and closing complex supply chain challenges

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are critical for collaborating with stakeholders, negotiating with suppliers, and building strong relationships across departments; candidates should be able to communicate complex supply chain concepts clearly and influence others to achieve objectives

• Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in supply chain management software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, data analytics tools, and other relevant technologies is increasingly important; knowledge of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and Internet of Things (IoT) in the context of supply chain management can be an added advantage

• Results-driven team player, able to balance global and regional objectives and requirements with local/market demands

• Fluent in the local market language and/or excellent command of English

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