Givaudan Careers Head of Supply, NOAM (T&W)

Givaudan•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Head, the Head of Supply leads regional Supply Planning operations and processes. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for Supply Planning across the region, including direction for four regional sites and strategic direction for acquired companies. It contributes to regional business plans and Supply Chain strategy, leads regional initiatives and continuous improvement, monitors service and cost performance, participates in executive S&OP meetings, and oversees Supply Planning staff development and talent processes.

Requirements

Degree in Supply Chain or a related business field.
12 or more years of experience in Supply Chain or a related field.
Excellent command of project and change management.
Excellent knowledge of Supply Chain functions and processes.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Experience with large ERP systems.
Strong business acumen.
A continuous improvement mindset.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Understanding of Incoterms and shipping terminology.
Strong knowledge of new technologies and automation.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma/Lean Green Belt certificate preferred.
Certified CSCP/CPIM.

Responsibilities

Provide key Supply Planning inputs to Regional Operations business plans and participate in designing the regional Supply Chain strategy and related objectives.
Roll out the Supply Planning strategy within the region.
Contribute to the design and execution of tactical and operational plans and policies to meet regional Supply Chain objectives.
Lead deployment of regional Supply Planning initiatives at regional and local/site levels to optimize the balance of cost and customer-service quality.
Identify and drive continuous improvement programs internally and with Supply Planning partners to deliver targeted service levels and costs.
Lead change resulting from continuous improvement and Supply Chain initiatives.
Monitor service-level KPIs to support customer satisfaction, reduce complaints and damaged goods, and resolve recurring supplier problems.
Track market trends in Supply Planning service and costs.
Participate in and allocate resources to Regional Supply Chain Management projects.
Implement regional changes resulting from Regional Supply Chain Management projects.
Coordinate idea generation through the project process for the regional supply organization.
Provide direction on Supply Planning activities for four regional sites and strategic direction for acquired companies.
Participate in executive S&OP meetings.
Use performance management to improve processes and recommend actions, projects, and programs.
Oversee deployment of training programs for Supply Planning staff.
Coordinate and review human resources processes within site-level Supply Planning teams.
Develop a regional talent pipeline and promote the development and advancement of Supply Planning talent in collaboration with the GBS delivery center and HR Business Partners.