.Junior Manager Category SCM Apply locations Parets del Vallès Time Type Full time Posted On Posted Yesterday Job Requisition ID R_00079612 Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Review the optimal and resilient network End-to-End to enable successful launches and lifecycle management. Pro-actively checks and adjusts production capacity of suppliers vs demand on mid and long term for defined Category of products. Actively prepare recommendation for regional / global S&OP meetings in case of need. Identifies improvement needs in the area of Supply Chain network optimization and drive improvement projects. Identifies portfolio complexity reduction opportunities. Lead SCM part in NPD for C projects (some B projects). Additional Responsibilities Ensure Product Supply Strategy implementation. Become Centre of Excellence in terms of Supply, Production, Deliver and long-term Planning for respective categories. Review continuously Capacity vs. Demand for all Categories, align Capacity, Capability adjustments with Factories Suppliers globally and prepare Decisions for S&OP meetings. Manage NPD Phase In/Phase out at best service levels and optimized Inventory levels. Keeps up-to-date knowledge on specific legislations affecting supply for respective categories. Monitor supply chain metrics and reports to management. Organisation Directly Reports to: Director Category SCM. Functionally reports to: none. Number of Direct reports: none. Interactions (internal & external) EMEA Leadership. Global Marketing, Global R&D, Technical Implementation Group. Global Production, Factories. Sales Companies. Global Procurement. Suppliers. Qualifications: Professional Experience and Education Bachelor in business and administration or in industrial engineering (University or University of applied sciences), preferable with major in Logistics. 2 years' experience working in SCM (international company with comparable tasks is advantageous). Experience in Procurement, Production roles appreciated. Specific Knowledge Knowledge in SCM Planning, S&OP and Initiative management. Knowledge of all relevant ERP and Planning systems (SAP, IBP, ..). Deep user knowledge in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel mastery. Very good English skills. Project management skills. Specific Competencies Strong drive, proactive, result-oriented and eager to learn. Very strong analytical skills. Strong customer orientation with holistic business understanding. Team player with strong communication skills enjoying to work in an international and intercultural environment and a Matrix-organisation. Continuous Improvement & Strong methodical approach. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion