Network Optimization Advisor

Job Description

Grade H - Office/ CoreResponsible for supporting supply chain operations through the HSSE-assured, cost-optimized and competitive selection of supply sources to cover requirements, liaising with internal coordinators and third party supply partners to optimize the supply schedule and assist efforts to ensure sufficient supply of goods and products. Entity: Customers & Products Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Description: Job Purpose: Improving the performance and resilience across the region. Optimizing the logistics and distribution network to ensure cost-efficiency, reliability, and agility. Key Accountabilities: Conduct detailed analysis of the existing network to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement in terms of cost, speed, and service levels Optimize network configurations to improve delivery speed and reliability, meeting customer expectations and business goals Ensure that the network has the capacity to meet current and future demand by aligning resources, processes, and technology with business requirements Implement strategies to optimize the network with a focus on reducing the environmental impact of logistics and transportation Leverage advanced technologies, such as data analytics and digital tools, to improve network optimization efforts Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives performance, including reducing lead times, transportation costs, and improving overall network flexibility Coordinate introduction of new products, ensuring smooth integration. Use advanced analytics, simulation tools, and supply chain software to model network scenarios, optimize processes, and improve decision-making Key Decision Rights: Recommend changes to configuration Recommend initiatives sought at improving supply chain performance, reducing, improving service levels Education Degree or equivalent experience in Business economics, engineering or supply chain education Any planning education or accreditation a surplus Experience Multi-year experience in supply chain Very familiar with manufacturing operations Hands on experience with key functionalities of planning tools i.e SAP, Rapid Response, Enterprise Value Model etc Skills & Proficiencies In-depth understanding of supply chain principles, logistics, and manufacturing network design Teamwork and partnership, with the ability to work across functions and with teams with strengths. High analytical proficiency. Extraordinarily solution orientation and modelling skills Strong interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external customers work efficiently with different departments such as procurement, production and sales Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring of network optimization and NPI projects Long term critical thinking and problem-solving skills Flexibility to prioritise multiple projects and priorities simultaneously We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Travel Requirement Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is eligible for relocation within country Remote Type: This position is not available for remote working Skills: Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Cost Management, Creativity and Innovation, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Inventory Management, Negotiation planning and preparation, Resilience, Risk Management, Sourcing strategy, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Chain Development, Supply chain management, Sustainability awareness and action