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Director of Supply Chain Development & Engineering Europe

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About the Position
We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Director of Supply Chain Development & Engineering Europe to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. This position will lie within the European Operations Business Unit and you’ll be working in a successful team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level! You’ll be reporting into the VP Operations of Europe Pacific Developed Markets and you will become a key reference in our Supply Chain function for the heads of R&D, Innovation in Europe and Engineering Globally.

In brief, you will be responsible for;

  • Lead the Engineering and Supply Chain Development teams and associated strategy in Europe
  • Develop and implement innovative solutions to help optimize our Supply Chain performance (Cost, quality, safety, flexibility, capacity) in line with our strategic agenda
  • To land in our Supply Network the required technologies and technical capabilities to fulfill our strategic ambitions around capacity, product, packaging, sustainability, and value creation
  • To keep improving the quality of our project management, engineering design, and execution across the European Supply Chain
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering and SC initiatives with our business objectives
  • Ensure we deliver the programs and projects connected with Growth platforms guaranteeing the required inputs and expertise from a Supply Chain perspective
  • To ensure we have the right organization design, processes, supporting systems, and teams to effectively deliver on the above
  • Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices to drive innovation and maintain KraftHeinz's position within the European market

    • Qualifications
    Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.

  • Bachelor’s Degree and/or Masters Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering or similar field. Technical Qualifications and/or knowledge in the Engineering field would be preferred.
  • At least 10 or more years of work experience in the Supply Chain field, preferably within the Manufacturing Industry, Consumer Goods, Food & Beverages or similar.
  • Previous experience in Program Management and/or Strategic Project Management within the Supply Chain, Logistics and/or Engineering fields.
  • Consistent track record in successfully developing, implementing and delivering Engineering and Supply Chain Group Strategies.
  • Leadership work experience, management of teams across borders.
  • You are fluent in English. Other languages such as Dutch, French, Spanish and/or Italian would be an advantage.

    • Professional Attributes

  • Communication Skills: At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills to deal and to influence with all kinds of different stakeholders while having the ability to simplify the messages, and instigate effective teamwork.
  • Resilience: You’re able to bounce back after a disappointment or set back, big or small. And always continue to move onward & upward.
  • Project management skills: Time management has no secrets for you. You’re organized, structured and always have an overview of all the deliverables. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe.
  • High pressure: You don’t get easily stressed by pressure, on the opposite, a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.
  • Team player: Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. You’re a team player, which means you’re sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.

    • What we offer you

  • An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for you;
  • A fast career track like only few other companies can match;
  • A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market);
  • Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know and we can set it in action!

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    Director of Supply Chain Development & Engineering Europe

    Bedrijf:
    The Kraft Heinz Company
    Gemeente:
    Amsterdam
    Contracttype: 
    Vast contract, Voltijds
    Categorieën: 
    Supply Chain
    Opleidingsniveau: 
    Bachelor
    Carriereniveau: 
    Director
    Gepubliceerd:
    29.05.2024
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