European Drop Shipment and S&OP Manager
Logistik, försäljning och verksamhet · Leveranskedja och transport · Logistikhantering · Säljverksamhet
I korthet
As the European Drop Shipment and S&OP Manager, you will lead and enhance drop shipment operations and represent the region in global S&OP. Your role involves improving forecasting accuracy, optimizing supply chain performance, and driving cross-functional collaboration for operational excellence.
Ansvarsområden
- Lead and improve the European S&OP process, providing regional insights to global planning.
- Manage European drop shipment operations and the team responsible for execution.
- Monitor supply performance and drive improvements in service levels and key metrics.
- Analyze forecast performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
- Support monthly demand reviews and S&OP activities.
- Partner with purchasing and stakeholders to address demand/supply imbalances and inventory challenges.
- Support the implementation of forecasting and analytics tools.
- Leverage market data to improve demand forecasts.
- Support stocking strategy decisions and optimize product portfolio performance.
- Drive product change initiatives, including phase-in/phase-out and lifecycle planning.
- Prepare analyses and reports to support business decisions and continuous improvement.
Krav
- Experience in supply chain, operations, planning, scheduling, engineering, or business operations.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable plans.
- Experience collaborating across multiple functions and with internal/external stakeholders.
- Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal).
- Proficiency in Excel and other analytical tools for business decision-making.
- Experience with ERP systems and business planning processes.
- Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to build productive relationships and work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Önskade kvalifikationer
- Experience supporting demand forecasting, demand planning, or S&OP processes.
- Knowledge of manufacturing, industrial products, or valve technologies.
- Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI.
- Familiarity with Oracle, Demantra, or similar planning and ERP platforms.
- Experience leading or supporting change management initiatives.
- Additional language capabilities, including German, are beneficial.
- Experience managing product lifecycle activities, portfolio optimization, or inventory strategy projects.
Förmåner
- Opportunity to lead and enhance European drop shipment operations.
- Represent the region in a global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) environment.
- Improve forecasting accuracy and optimize supply chain performance.
- Support product lifecycle management.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration for operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
- Transform data into actionable insights for informed decisions.
- Support continuous improvement across the business.
- Career development opportunities.
- Inclusive culture.
- Mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities.
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