Head of Supply Chain

Your tasks

It is a important position to work in our new greenfield facility in Mexico to learn and support to develop our new plant in Mexico.
- lead all supply chain activities and processes for the plant/operations unit
- define the plant supply chain strategy and translate into action plans based on plant/operations unit, BU SCM and Group strategy
- set plant/operations unit specific SCM standards and requirements towards external and internal contacts and ensure implementation based on BU SCM and Group standards
- initiate and manage plant/operations unit SCM optimization measurements to improve the efficiency, reliability, and cost situation in cross-functional teams
- contribute to strategic, budget and operative planning of the plant/operations unit (e.g. with respect to investments, inventory, SCM costs, capacity and headcount planning)
- initiate and control investments for supply chain equipment (e.g. forklift trucks, AGV, warehouses)
- represent the plant/operations unit towards internal and external contacts regarding SCM topics (i.e. process requirements)
- initiate, participate in and/or steer local supply chain related and cross-functional projects
- ensure compliance in plant/operations unit SCM
- prepare, review and manage the budget and forecast of supply chain cost centers and all other SCM costs in cooperation with plant controlling
- ensure that the agreed financial goals regarding SCM cost and result are met Planning and Control
- ensure coordination of demands/demand changes with customers together with BU SCM (depending on BU requirements)
- Execute customer service and order processing (depending on BU requirements)
- perform supplier management as e.g. capacity management, order confirmation, follow-up to ensure delivery (performance and quality monitoring and assurance) and claim management
- plan, schedule and execute procurement activities as e.g. disposition (planning of inbound material) and call-offs (non and production material) as well as import activities according to standards, Logistics and Inventory Management
- define and ensure operation of internal material handling and transportation (internal logistic) for raw materials and finished goods (semi-finished goods are excluded) according to standards and planning
- execute operation with external logistic partners (e.g. third-party logistics or consignment stock, freight companies, customs brokers, etc.) according to standards
- manage and perform delivery to customer (e.g. transport planning, dispatch), freight management, customs clearance and packaging management according to standards
- participate actively in the PLC process and execute logistics planning within customer projects
- define plant SC master data and parameter control (e.g. lot sizes, lead times, storage information, etc.) according to standards (master data maintenance might be done centrally)
- ensure local implementation of central supply chain standards

If you have a passion to win, love lean manufacturing initiatives, really like to define the methods and ensure its execution, join us in this Greenfield Endeavour

**Profile**:

- Bachelor's degree: supply chain management, business administration, logistics, business engineering, or related discipline
- 8 or more years of professional experience in various supply chain and logistics functions
- Cross-functional experience e.g. in engineering, quality, purchasing, or CBS preferred
- Experience in supply chain and production processes using SAP MM/PP/production planning
- 3 or more years in a leadership position, preferably in operational units with functional or disciplinary responsibility for other individuals
- Proficient in a minimum 2 languages, English and Spanish are mandatory
- Advanced English

**Offer**:
At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.

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About us

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

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**Keyfacts**:

Job ID
**REF60408S**

Field of work
**Logistics**

Location
**Aguascalientes - VESTA**

Leadership level
**Leading Self**

Job flexibility
**Onsite Job**
- Contact
**Marcela Martin del Campo**
- Legal Entity
**ContiTech Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.