Supply Chain Operations Manager

At Paulig we believe every meal an international player in the food and beverage industry and as a house of iconic brands we can make an impact that counts and careers that matter.

We are now seeking a Supply Chain Operations Manager to help us further building the future of food. You will be based in Berga Spain and report to the Senior Factory Manager and be part of a great team of people based in our locations across Europe Finland UK Belgium Sweden Estonia Spain.

In this role you will have the opportunity to work to lead the team of operational supply planners scheduling & materials and ensure that the team works seamlessly to reach the planning and operational targets.

Supply Chain Operations Manager is also responsible for the planning execution process on tactical and operational level.

What will you do:

Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE)

• Leads the team in maintaining detailed short term (next 0-4 weeks) production plans considering capacity and material constraints agreed min/max inventory targets and sales priorities. Ensures with the team that all planning parameters & master data are updated correctly

• With his/her team communicates plans and coordinates exceptions to plans with master supply planners

• Responsible with his/her team of material supply planning and call-offs on tactical operational & executional level

• Responsible for maintaining exception process for last minute demand plan changes to ensure flexible supply capability

• Leads S&OE process development in his/her own responsibility area and adapts Paulig group best practices in use

• First line contact for questions from SC & commercial teams on short term topics

Operational performance

• Follows analyses and reports supply chain and planning KPIs. Makes corrective actions based on KPIs.

• Lead common way of working and best practice sharing within function

• Analyses and suggests strategic decisions needed to optimize network efficiency (tex move items between sites)

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Leadership and team management

• Provides business leadership in ensuring that business area management can make profitable decisions

• Leads the change through implementing strategy in his/her own responsibility area

• Sets targets and evaluates performance for the team

• Prioritizes work and ensures end-to-end alignment

• Creates development plans and coaches team members

• Enables multi-skillness and continuous learning

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What we expect from you:

Education: Bachelors or Masters degree preferably in logistics or supply chain or corresponding knowledge based on work experience.

Experience & knowledge: Minimum 5-7 years professional experience of team leadership supply chain processes Scheduling/S&OP/IBP and supporting IT systems. Proven track record of driving data-driven fact-based decisions and being able to clearly communicate them to top management. Experience in process improvement and change management.

Change management skills: Provides others with a clear direction delegates work appropriately and fairly motivates and empowers others provides development opportunities and coaching. Adapts to the team and builds team spirit recognizes and rewards the contribution of others supports and cares for others

Skills: Adapts to changing circumstances accepts new ideas and change initiatives deals with ambiguity making positive use of the opportunities it presents. Relates well to people at all levels manages conflict. Strong problem solving continuous improvement and decision-making skills with the proven ability to manage complex situations. Business-driven mindset. Strong presentation and communication skills.

Language skills: Fluent in English

At Paulig we value every person as an individual and a professional and expect the same from you. Like us you strive for excellence in everything you do. You enjoy working with people with different backgrounds and are relationship-oriented. The ability to cooperate and communicate with others is a key for success in this role.

What we offer:

• Paulig is home to continuous learning opportunities and is a dynamic workplace that has a strong future-oriented focus.

• You will be a part of a passionate international team working as visionaries of the food industry.

• At Paulig everyone has a role to play in building a healthier more sustainable food culture and enable the future of food.

More information and how to apply:

We look forward receiving your applications as soon as possible. We do ongoing selection of candidates during the application period and might start interviews before the last application date so dont hesitate to submit your application if youre interested.

If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process please reach out to Ignasi Montagut.

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Paulig is a family-owned food and beverage company growing a new sustainable food culture one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides all things tasty; coffees and beverages Tex Mex and spices snacks and plant-based choices. The companys brands are Paulig Santa Maria Risenta Poco Loco and Zanuy. Pauligs sales amounted to EUR 966 million in 2021. The company has over 2300 passionate employees in 13 different countries working around the purpose For a life full of flavour.