.Your roleWe are seeking a proactive and strategic-minded Supply Chain Activity Manager to oversee the full Operational part of Product transitions & launches (Activities). This transversal & pivotal role involves orchestrating seamless transitions & launches across various departments including Operations (Purchasing, manufacturing, Planning & Logistics), Marketing, Sales, and Finance (Master Data, Customer Service). The position will report to Sales & Operation Planning Manager and will cover our Europe footprint from Barcelona.What you will do The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the availability of products during transitions & launches, minimizing out-of-stock situations, and managing packaging write-off costs associated with obsolete inventory:Product Transition & Launches Management: Lead and coordinate product transitions & launches across different departments. Assuring all Master Data involved in any of these activities is perfect. Controlling main milestones timings that guarantee no delay in Time to Market.Demand Visibility: Provide visibility to all areas of the organization regarding product launches and rebrandings, including stock availability, potential out-of-stock situations, and packing write-off costs associated with old packaging.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, finance, and operations, to ensure alignment and facilitate effective communication during product transitions.Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with product transitions, such as freshness risks and operational disruptions, by working closely with relevant teams to develop contingency plans.Performance Monitoring: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product transitions & launches, such as service levels and inventory turnover, and time to market.Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve existing processes related to product transitions & launches to drive efficiency and effectiveness within the supply chain.What are we looking for? We are looking for a person with at least 5 years of experience in a similar supply chain management role and a solid Planning background within the fast-moving consumer goods industry.Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.Advanced proficiency in Excel and other relevant software tools.Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Familiarity with SAPStrong analytical capability with attention to detail.Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Deep understanding of supply chain principles and best practices
