Supply Chain Network Optimization Advisor

Role Overview: As a member of the Customers & Products entity within the Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group, your primary responsibility is to enhance performance and resilience across the region. Your role will involve optimizing the logistics and distribution network to ensure cost-efficiency, reliability, and agility. You will be accountable for conducting detailed analysis of the existing network to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement in terms of cost, speed, and service levels. By optimizing network configurations, you will aim to enhance delivery speed and reliability, meeting customer expectations and business goals. It is crucial to ensure that the network has the capacity to meet current and future demand by aligning resources, processes, and technology with business requirements. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct detailed analysis of the existing network to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement - Optimize network configurations to enhance delivery speed and reliability - Implement strategies to optimize the network with a focus on reducing the environmental impact of logistics and transportation - Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times, transportation costs, and enhance network flexibility - Recommend changes to network configuration and initiatives aimed at improving supply chain performance and service levels Qualifications Required: - Multi-year experience in supply chain management - Educational background in Business economics, engineering, or supply chain education - Hands-on experience with planning tools such as SAP, Rapid Response, and Enterprise Value Model - Proficiency in supply chain principles, logistics, and manufacturing network design - Strong skills in teamwork, partnership, analytical thinking, and solution orientation - Strong project management skills, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and flexibility to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously Additional Company Details: This position may involve up to 10% travel and is eligible for relocation within the country. It is not available for remote working. Some of the core skills and proficiencies expected for this role include agility, analytical thinking, communication, cost management, innovation, decision-making, digital fluency, inventory management, negotiation, resilience, risk management, sourcing strategy, supplier performance management, supply chain development, and sustainability awareness. Please note that employment for this position may be contingent upon adherence to local policies, which could include pre-placement drug screening, medical fitness review, and background checks.,