Supply Chain Process Engineer

Job offer

Hunter Douglas Kadaň s.r.o. is part of the international Hunter Douglas Group, which operates in more than 100 countries worldwide. It is one of the leading companies engaged in the manufacture of shading technology.

We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Process Engineer, who will be accountable for the overall end to end management and delivery of projects across EMEA zone.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the end to end management and delivery of projects across EMEA zone;
• Develop the Project Business Case including detailed analysis, identification of stakeholders and alignment of the project plan with all functions
• Lead the end to end delivery of projects supporting local teams (both sending entity and receiving entity)
• Develop steering meetings with project and leadership teams to clarify status and escalate when necessary
• Responsible for management of the project timeline, critical path, risks and mitigation
• Support of trials and partner with Commercial, Product, Operations, IT and Logistics requirements
• Simulate scenarios using network design tools for optimised options
• Partner with Finance teams on project savings, investments, costs and track actuals versus plan/budget
• Support on-site implementation and lead hyper-care phase until the operation is stabilised
• Develop production plans for managing plans for managing stock, materials and equipment transfers including the dismantling and reinstalling of machinery
• Shape continuous improvement — simplifying processes, automating reporting, and championing a data-driven culture
• Hold teams accountable for timelines and critical actions

Education, Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• 5+ years experience within a Project Manager role ideally in a Supply Chain or Operations field or an Operations Leader with project management skills
• Project Management certification; Prince 2 or similar
• Demonstrated experience in planning, execution and delivery of projects on-time and within budget
• Proven relationship-building and influencing skills; able to challenge and engage senior stakeholders constructively
• Experience managing and controlling budgets, resources, and funding, with solid financial acumen
• Understanding of Supply Chain processes and principles; inventory management, operations and logistics
• Knowledge of ERP/MES
• Cultural awareness and able to communicate effectively across groups of stakeholders
• Data analytical mind-set and the ability to work with various data sources and tools enabling evidence based decision making
• Excellent English language and Multi-lingual skills
• Also required: Ability to provide direct, practical involvement in execution

Job Specific Competencies / Behaviours

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Quantitative - Develops and applies models for complex situations, identifying constraints and specifying assumptions
• Analytical - Evaluates relationships among components of complex problems to recommend a sound course of action
• Conceptual - Understands implications of interrelated patterns to explain a complex situation and develop a reasonable solution

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Communication - Conveys implications by confidently sharing tactical information across all functional levels and/or external players; identifies unspoken thoughts/concerns and responds appropriately
• Working with others - Builds new, mutually beneficial relationships within one's function to solve problems and achieve common goals
• Influence & Negotiation - Explores alternatives and uses logical principles to inspire action on beliefs or reach a mutually beneficial agreement

MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP

• Work Management - Implements processes to regularly evaluate quality and effectiveness of work outputs and suggests improvement measures where possible
• People Management - Establishes clear performance goals and expectations and supports development by providing growth opportunities to build capacity and capability
• Inspiring Leadership - Gains commitment by translating the organization's vision into terms that are relevant to the work being performed

BUSINESS EXPERTISE

• Company - Understands how their function interacts with other functions to achieve organizational objectives
• Industry knowledge - Able to interact with other WC leaders to represent HD's interests and establish HD's reputation in the industry
• General Business Knowledge - Applies business management techniques to propose decisions that impact cross-functional teams and/or external players

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Functional Expertise - Enhances functional knowledge by seeking new tools and techniques and developing new approaches to resolve issues
• Mentoring - Leverages functional skills to set development objectives for others that support both their personal and organizational goals
• Knowledge Creator - Seeks new information and improves work practices through the early adoption of innovative approaches or technologies

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Full-time fixed-term contract
• Annual bonus
• 25 days of vacation per year
• Meal vouchers for each shift worked
• Company events