Supply Chain Senior Manager - Continuous Improvement Lead

Job Overview

The Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Leader is responsible for identifying and implementing strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance. This role focuses on driving continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging best practices, and fostering a culture of excellence within the supply chain organization.

What your background should look like:

• Develop Improvement Strategies: Formulate and implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance supply chain performance.
• Conduct thorough analyses of current supply chain processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Lead and manage continuous improvement projects, ensuring timely execution and measurable results.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and IT teams to ensure alignment and integration of improvement initiatives.
• Apply industry best practices and methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to optimize supply chain processes.
• Leverage data analytics to monitor supply chain performance and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring team members and encouraging innovative thinking.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of improvement initiatives.
• Design and implement audit processes to systematically evaluate supply chain processes and compliance. (Audit covers People, Processes for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Production, Upstream management)
• Development of Job Role Standardization, and Qualification Matrix. Drive role documentations, clarity, and accountability.
• Critical Skill Mapping and Assessment: In collaboration with supply chain functional leaders, develop a comprehensive critical skills framework, which is needed to achieve Supply Chain Transformation Vision. Drive assessment of current capabilities - Identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Developing a global training strategy aligned with the SC organization's goals and objectives. Identifying skill gaps and learning needs to determine training priorities. Coordinating and facilitating training sessions, workshops, webinars, and other learning activities.
• Overseeing the creation of training materials and resources. Collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
• Conduct regular assessments of supply chain performance across all functions to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, best practices, and new technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure stability and resilience
• Role is 40% tactical & 60% strategic
• Report to Director of Supply Chain Transformation for DDN

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in supply chain management, business administration, industrial engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience (12-15 years) in supply chain management, continuous improvement, or related roles.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills. Able to translate data into high-level analysis.
• Experience in developing and implementing audit processes.
• Proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and tools.
• Excellent leadership as well as Change and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Influencing skills (build relationship, mentor, work under pressure)
• Proven experience in delivering training programs.
• Experience in building and maintaining a network of supply chain professionals, fostering knowledge-sharing, and facilitating collaboration.
• Strong knowledge and experience in supply chain management (areas such as supply planning, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution), best practices, and industry trends on a global scale.
• Knowledge of supply chain management systems & Tools (MES, ERP, …)

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