Supply Chain Head

ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. At Distribution & Usages buisness group this means providing reliable cabling systems and smart energy solutions including power accessories to make buildings and power networks more efficient more people oriented and more sustainable.

Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result you will be an active part of a multinational organization where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment - Bring yours to Nexans it is welcome!

WHO ARE WE

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. For over a century Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet. With around 28000 people in 42 countries the Group is leading the charge to the new world of electrification: safer sustainable renewable decarbonized and accessible to everyone Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique.

Our business group Distribution & Usages means reliable cabling systems and smart energy solutions including power accessories to make buildings and power networks more efficient more people oriented and more sustainable.

WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM

Our story starts in 1911 manufacturing cables to support the distribution of power generated from Niagara Falls Nexans has proudly contributed to Canadas growth. We have been involved in many of Canadas most ambitious projects; from dams bridges energy transmission and distribution to railroads and transportation. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer and our products are made at facilities located in Quebec Ontario and Saskatchewan.

GETTING TO KNOW THE POSITION

One of the strategic orientations that Nexans pursues consists in capturing growth and differentiating its offer by escalading the value chain from the production of cables towards the provision of innovative cable systems and services and solutions to better address the current and future needs of our partners and customers.

The Supply Chain Head mission is to lead the Supply Chain function and ensuring all aspects of inventory management and supply chain are effective meeting customer and satisfaction requirements.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Customer satisfaction and Supply Chain Performance

• Defines the level of service provided to the customer (Service Level Agreement).
• Contributes to the rationalization of the product portfolio.
• Defines and implements product policy to meet customer requirements and optimize inventory/cost (MTO/MTS).
• Responsible for finished goods inventory coverage within its perimeter.
• Ensure that the scrap sales process is carried out in compliance with all procedures and that reports and pertinent information are kept up to date.
• Defines and implements supply chain services expected by customers (VMI cutting etc.).
• Ensures customer expectations are well understood by the operations team.
• Manages supply chain performance within scope (KPI tracking policy implementation master plan): claims OTIF inventory coverage and customer lead time transportation costs.
• Manage plant level purchasing and operations in materials department to ensure the supply of all materials that allow production to run smoothly as well as the maintenance of the business.
• Anticipates risks and manages crises.

Demand Management

• Compiles sales forecast.
• To follow up the flow of purchases from the issuance of the Purchase Order to the payment to the supplier.
• Align raw material inventory levels control the rotation (FIFO).
• Elaborates a demand plan commented and validated by the sales and plant manager (animates the demand review S&OP meeting and manages the process to reach a consensus forecast.
• Follow up the backlog to achieve prioritization in Plant and ensure invoicing.

Compliance and Team Management

• Ensure risk management and work with internal control manager guaranteeing compliance with policies.
• Lead and manage the Supply Chain team in charge at each plant.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Education

• Bachelor Degree(s) in Civil Engineering Commercial Engineering Logistics Engineering or related career.
• MBA or Masters degree in logistics or operations (Desirable)

Knowledge

• Knowledge in Integrated Management System (IMS) (ISO 9001: 2015 ISO 45001; 2018).
• SAP Intermediate
• Office Intermediate

Experience

• At least 10 years of work experience
• 3 years of experience in similar industries (Desirable)

Competencies

Adaptability - Flexibility Planning and organizational skills Team management Initiative - Autonomy Leadership Customer orientation Strategic thinking Tolerance to work pressure.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance united to achieve our ambitious goal.

At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at the same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence.

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