What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Supply Chain Network position at Grundfos?
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We are different! We are Grundfos, a truly Innovative and international organization, producing high-quality intelligent water and climate solutions, constantly looking to enhance existing products and develop new cutting-edge offerings.
Are you ready to lead transformative supply chain strategies on a global scale? We’re looking for an experienced leader to drive operational excellence, build regional capabilities, and execute strategic initiatives, starting with a high-impact focus in the US.
What is the job about?
The Director of Supply Chain Network is responsible for heading up the US supply chain center of Excellence (CoE), leading US localization projects, and translating strategy into concrete actions and responsibilities.
Reporting directly to the Senior VP, Group Supply Chain, you will have a team of approximately 3-6 direct reports and operate out of our new Houston, TX campus.
Qualified candidates must have authorization to work in the USA without support.
Your main responsibilities:
- Lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain performance across global networks.
- Drive operational efficiency, scenario planning, and supply chain process ownership.
- Strengthen regional supply chain capabilities and elevate standards through global training and system upgrades.
- Act as Supply Chain Representative in Steer Co and in Geopolitical task force.
- Collaborate closely with Group Operations, Finance, Logistics, and Supply Chain Divisions to align strategy and execution.
- GPS auditing and developing corrective action plans of all US plants with special attention to supply chain.
- Establish objectives, processes, operational efficiency and develop execution plans linked to targets set.
- Select, lead, evaluate and develop the management team to ensure that the unit/department achieves the business objectives and complies with all relevant regulations and laws.
Your background
- At least 10 years of experience in a similar role
- A master’s degree Preferred
- Experience developing and executing key strategic initiatives within a complex matrixed business environment; experience working in a large manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
- Extensive experience of operating and leading complex processes preferably within Operations or supply chain.
- Knowledge and experience of Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies is highly desirable
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local health, safety and environmental regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service and satisfaction to internal and external customers.
- Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal
What’s in it for you?
You’ll be an invaluable part of our global leadership team, a diverse network of pioneers guiding others in seeing possibilities, not problems. You’ll be instrumental in spreading our optimistic, can-do attitude to advance global innovation and a clear sense of purpose, embodying our six core values, guiding our colleagues in living them day by day, and making a difference in global projects. We support you in navigating your own career and development path, offering you tools to hone your leadership craft, both within your field and to broaden your interest or expertise in areas such as diversity & inclusion, coaching and culture.
In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:
- Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly
- Flexible working hours and up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis, based on your hire date within the calendar year
- We shut down between Christmas and New Years allowing you to spend time with family and friends
- Annual bonuses, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programs
- Competitive medical insurance rates medical, dental, and vision plans; and a 401(k)-match program
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