Senior Manager - Supply Chain Process Owner
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Contract Type: Permanent
Travel: up to 25%
JOB PURPOSE
This is an opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing and supply chain operations across a large and complex international network.
As Senior Manager - Supply Chain Process Owner, you will lead a team of Supply Chain Business Process Experts responsible for defining, governing and continuously evolving the Polaris operating model across planning, logistics, warehousing, shopfloor operations, quality and plant maintenance.
Working at the intersection of operations, business transformation and leadership, you will play a key role in driving the adoption of standardised processes, enabling operational excellence across multiple sites and ensuring alignment between local operations and regional business objectives.
You will partner with senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Finance and IT, influencing decisions that impact the performance and effectiveness of operations across the AFEMEA region. Through the Polaris programme, you will help build a more connected, efficient and scalable organisation while leading and developing a high-performing team of experts.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Lead & Develop the Team – Manage, coach and develop a team of 9 Supply Chain Business Process Experts, fostering collaboration, accountability and high performance.
Own the Polarisopfloor operations, quality and p Operating Model – Define, govern and continuously improve standard processes across planning, logistics, warehousing, shlant maintenance.
Drive Transformation & Change – Lead the adoption of new ways of working across multiple sites, ensuring successful implementation and sustainable business change.
Partner with Senior Stakeholders – Collaborate with regional and central leaders to align priorities, influence decisions and drive operational excellence across the organisation.
Deliver Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, standardisation and compliance while supporting long-term business performance and growth.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong expertise across supply chain, logistics, production, operations or related functions.
Demonstrated success driving change and implementing new ways of working across multiple sites and stakeholders.
Proven experience leading and developing teams, with a passion for people leadership and coaching.
Experience partnering with regional, divisional or central functions within a complex manufacturing organisation.
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align diverse teams around common objectives.
Familiarity with ERP-enabled business processes; exposure to SAP is beneficial but not essential.