Supply Chain Director

**Alexander Van Crombrugge**
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**Introduction**:
Our client is a strong and fast growing company within the FMCG Industry. To support their growth, and the further optimization of their Operations/ Supply Chain Department, they created a new role for a Supply Chain Director.

**Job description**:
**You will have an end-to-end responsibility for the overall Operations/ Supply Chain strategy and department, consisting of: Procurement, Logistics and Planning.**
- You will give leadership and guidance to the entire Operations/ Supply Chain Department, developing high-performing operational teams, cultivating a culture that embraces high-quality, high standards, accountability, continuous improvement and efficiency.
- You will analyze all in
- and external operational flows & procedures that will allow you to set up, secure and further develop an optimal operations strategy increasing quality, cost savings and efficiency.
- You will focus on the key supply chain drivers through a solid (S&OP) planning that will reduce the inventory holding cost enhancing the working capital.
- You establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor and evaluate operational performance, providing regular reports and insights to executive leadership.
- You are responsible for selecting and negotiating the best terms and conditions for the whole organization and contract the selected vendors in order to accomplish best possible conditions.
- You build, maintain and manage strong partnerships with you suppliers and provide periodic supplier evaluations, monitoring KPI’s and service levels, in order to enhance your TCO in terms of cost, delivery performance, flexibility, growth, quality, risk management, sustainabilityand strive for continuous improvement.
- You are responsible for contract management of your suppliers within the organization, mapping existing contracts and trying to find synergies where possible. You develop, implement and maintain a well thought-out system for contract & supplier management.
- You will have 4 direct reports, +/- 10 indirect employees and will be part of the Management Team. You will report to the General Manager.

**Profile**:

- Bachelor or Master background combined with +5 years of experience in a supply chain
- and/ or operations management function and proven track record with driving improvements.
- Preferably you gained experience within the Food or FMCG Industry, experience with limited shelf life products is required.
- You have proven track record in supplier and vendor management.
- You have strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage data and metrics to drive insights, identify trends, and make data-driven operational decisions.
- You have a strategic mindset with the ability to think critically, anticipate to challenges, and develop innovative solutions to complex operational issues.
- You are an excellent relationship builder with strong communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of empathy.
- Outstanding leadership and people management skillset with the ability to motivate and further develop teams.
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload, and respond to changing business demands.
- You are enthusiastic, energetic and result driven with a service oriented mindset.
- Experience with supply chain software and technology, including ERP systems and demand planning tools.
- You are fluent in English, Dutch and/ or French are a big asset.

**Offer**:
Our client offers an interesting salary package, including company car and benefits package next to a challenging role within a solid working environment. Personal growth is stimulated.