Head of Supply Chain (m/f/d)

• Application Deadline: Sept. 14, 2021
• Bremen

Job Description

Have an appetite for more?

Join a leading global bakery group powered by ambitious people that are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do. With business in mind and people at heart, we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Supply Chain to join our Lantmännen Unibake team in Bremen, Germany, responsible for all the business activities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

This is what you will do

You lead and manage the Supply Chain Department and secure local S&OP process, demand/supply planning, logistic and warehouse according to the business strategy and to global Unibake standards.

Primary areas of responsibility

The Head of Supply Chain is a member of the management team and will have the following areas of responsibility:

• Overall responsibility with your team for the management of the S&OP process, demand planning, supply planning, logistics, warehouse and customer service;
• Act as the Supply Chain Process Business Partner and ensure efficient collaboration, with peers and stakeholders, across functions on global and local level;
• Ensure local Supply Chain and business plans, drive business excellence and optimize Supply Chain operations across service, cost and competitiveness, in alignment with global Supply Chain Strategy and plans as well as commercial and operation plans;
• Lead, guide and direct your Supply Chain team and evaluate the work of direct reports;
• Participate in relevant global forums for alignment of business plans and activities – take active part in an ongoing knowledge sharing to increase competences and collaboration in Unibake’ Global Supply Chain community;
• Liaise and coordinate with relevant stakeholders with respect to all S&OP related topics before changes to sourcing decisions are made;
• Contribute to and support the global S&OP process through appropriate resource allocation, provide inputs, escalate risks related to service or cost, facts for scenario assessments and implementation of intercompany transfers according to the defined stage gate model;
• Ensure continuous savings initiatives and inventory optimization supported by LogEx in close collaboration with Global Supply Chain and local management team;
• Guard and ensure compliance and standardization with global standards, policies and governance requirements;
• Engage and empower all employees and managers to take responsibility for a safe, fun, and efficient workplace.

Skills & Requirements

This is what you need to succeed

• Master’s degree or the equivalent within the relevant field;
• Proven work experience from a senior position within supply chain, idealite experience with Navision and a preference in adjusting processes by optimizing IT
• Experience from working in international/global company with different cultures;
• Hands-on experience with supply chain and demand planning;
• Professional command of German and English is mandatory.

Your “power skills”

• Solid analytical and decision-making skills;
• Demonstrated abilities to co-operate and communicate with multiple stakeholders;
• Empathic and good at building relationships.

What we offer to you

We pride ourselves on having a high performing and open, friendly multicultural culture where we offer support and development to enhance your career and develop your knowledge and competencies. In return for your commitment, drive, and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive work environment within a highly successful international bakery group where you will be able to impact the business.

You can count on

• International working atmosphere;
• Flexible working hours with the possibility to work from home (within job scope);
• Good transport connections and parking space;
• Free fresh fruits/coffee/water in the office;
• Company pension plan;
• Adequate and fair payment.

Sounds interesting?
We will interview ongoing so please don’t hesitate to send your application by submitting your CV and motivational letter no later than 15.09.21.

All applications must be completed in English and will be treated confidentially.

Visit us at www.lantmannen-unibake.com;
www.lantmannen-unibake.com/de-DE/Schulstad-Bakery-Solutions