Supply Chain Management Director - Battery Materials > Brussels > Joboolo BE :
Company : Umicore Location : Brussels Brussels From : Talent BE
We are a pioneer in batterymaterials that give added range and performance to electric vehicles.
Our materials also ensure longer battery life for portable electronics.
To enable our customers to produce even better performing batteries we cannot stand still.
We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas.
Which is where you come in.What you will be doingWe are currently looking for a SupplyChainManagement (SCM) Director to join the BatteryMaterials team in Brussels, Belgium, reporting to the SVP Operations & Refining.
In this role you are responsible for managing the E2E flow from raw materials to finished goods in the most operationally efficient and cost-effective way with full accountability for working inventory levels.You will establish a single source of truth for production and supplychain across the business unit and will be responsible for optimizing efficiency in supplymanagement, inventory management, cost efficiency, risk management, strategic planning and customer satisfaction by collaborating with various stakeholders in the organization.
Your primary focus will be two-fold:
maximize profitability and minimize risks.Responsibilities:
Managing the SCM organization by setting objectives, targets and actions aligned with the overall strategyEstablish working inventory targets and KPIs in view of optimizing working capital, a cost effective operational supplychain and security of supplyEstablish material tracking based on customer requirements (i.e.
ESG, CO2, consignment metals and IRA)Provide clear strategic choices and trade-offs for supplychain scenarios and facilitate discussion with various internal partnersProvide input on relevant topics and facilitate decision making by establishing impactful working relationships with VP/SVP level within the organizationLeading global planning and site production in accordance with the sales forecast and provide regular feedback to upper managementTogether with the planning organizations manage the month/year and longer-term planning of raw materials, precursors, intermediates and finished goods in alignment with respective sales forecasts, keeping in mind an economical and efficient supplychain, understanding impact of cross-country flows and tolling setupAct as gate keeper for any deviation of site planning versus sales planning and customer allocations as agreed by management and providing timely updates on them, providing alternatives where necessaryAssure and check from business unit perspective the standardization of systems and tools as well as overall operational functioning and reporting of the SCM organizations in the siteLead any decision to change intra site planning and/or inter site planning and communicate decision towards the sites in close discussion with SVPRun 4M Project Change Management processes and act as owner/project manager for various supplychain related projectsLead the global Sales Back Office team that supports the regional sales organizationsWho we are looking for10+ years of experience in supplychainmanagement especially with cross boarder flows and tolling systemsMaster’s degree or equivalent experience in business engineering, supplychain or related fieldExperience in managing sales turnover over 1 billion €Experience working with OEMs and expectations with QM (i.e 4M)Experience in leading back office for sales and/or supplyExperience in E2E tracking of materials for ESG, Consignment Supply and Responsible SourcingGood knowledge of variety of systems & tools applied in supplychainmanagement and good working knowledge of financial analysesExperience in working in an intercultural and international environmentAbility to lead and motivate a team with a positive approach and regular feedbackAbility to handle multiple priorities with time constraints and deadlinesGood knowledge of product and manufacturing processesExcellent written and spoken EnglishStrong interpersonal skills; promoter and facilitator of cross-department and upper-management cooperation with an ability to influence and advise senior stakeholdersStrong capabilities to identify and resolve problems, identify and advocate for opportunities to change and create efficienciesWhat we offerWe aim to lead the way! Not just for our customers, but for our employees too.
That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers.
We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds.
As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits.
With all this and more, imagine what you could do?IF OUR BATTERYMATERIALS CAN BOOST THE RANGE OF E-CARS, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?#LI-hybrid Umicore BrusselsBrussels
