Job Description

Company DescriptionContinental 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 2023, Continental generated sales of \xe2\x82\xac41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.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 implement and monitor BU and CT specific policies, procedures and standards for SCM
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) define SCM plant/operation's unit targets and ensure the achievement under consideration of internal and external customer expectations and contribution
initiate and implement continuous improvement activities by applying CBS methods and training measures
initiate and control investments for supply chain equipment (e.g. forklift trucks, AGV, warehouses)
interface to segment, BU or BA functions to gather local supply chain requirements, demands and other feedback.
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
participate actively in the activities of environmental health and safety
participate in supplier selection, evaluation and development
lead change management in plant/operations unit SCM
ensure compliance in plant/operations unit SCM
conduct employee dialogues, personnel development and coaching
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 implement and monitor BU and CT specific policies, procedures and standards for SCM
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) define SCM plant/operation's unit targets and ensure the achievement under consideration of internal and external customer expectations and contribution
initiate and implement continuous improvement activities by applying CBS methods and training measures
initiate and control investments for supply chain equipment (e.g. forklift trucks, AGV, warehouses)
interface to segment, BU or BA functions to gather local supply chain requirements, demands and other feedback.
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
participate actively in the activities of environmental health and safety
participate in supplier selection, evaluation and development
lead change management in plant/operations unit SC
ensure compliance in plant/operations unit SCM
conduct employee dialogues, personnel development and coachingQualificationsUniversity master's degree, preferably in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, business engineering or related discipline (depending on plant size)15 years experience requiredAdditional InformationReady to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

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