Global supply chain development and strategic projects manager

World Duty Free
CH - Zurich
September 11, 2024
Financial

Global Supply Chain Development and Strategic Projects Manager Category:
Procurement WHO WE AREAvolta is the world's leading travel experience player.
With a traveler-centric philosophy and a geographically diverse network, the travel retail and F&B company addresses the needs of up to 2.3 billion passengers each year, with 5,500 outlets in more than 75 countries across six continents.
Guided by their Destination 2027 strategy and boosted by their recent combination with travel F&B giant Autogrill, the company is well positioned to realize their ambition to create a Travel Experience Revolution through their many locations at airports, motorways, cruise lines, seaports and railway stations amongst others.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe purpose of this role is to lead the development and implementation of key Supply Chain projects, aligning with strategic priorities, enhancing IT systems, and improving global supply chain operations.
The role also involves identifying risks, resolving issues, and ensuring seamless coordination across departments.
This position is based in Basel and will report directly to the Global Supply Chain Planning and Purchasing Head.
RESPONSIBILITIESProject Coordination and Strategic Alignment Coordinates the development and implementation of major Supply Chain projects and initiatives, ensuring they align with the Department's strategic priorities.
Manages internal coordination within the Supply Chain and aligns with other Head Office departments, particularly IT, Finance, and Commercial Teams.
Continuous Improvement and IT Integration Serves as the owner and focal point for the continuous improvement strategy, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to enhance IT tools and systems used in Supply Chain.
Drafts business requirements, develops project plans, creates training manuals, and oversees the testing and rollout of new supply chain IT tools, including Power BI enhancements and Forecasting/Replenishment systems.
Risk Management and Supply Chain Optimization Handles continuous analysis of existing supply chains to identify improvement areas and potential risks, assess their criticality, and define mitigation plans to prevent disruptions.
Drives awareness of active supply chain issues, clarifies business impacts, and presents resolution plans to ensure smooth operations.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORMust have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics or a related field.
Having a Master's Degree in Industrial Management or Supply Chain is preferred.
Must have at least 5 years of experience in handling international suppliers/providers.
Must be agile, assertive, proactive, and resilient, with excellent analytical skills.
Must have strong organizational and reporting skills.
Must have good proficiency in Power Point presentations.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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