Supply Chain Strategy Manager

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Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear’s diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Candidate who wishes to develop in international environment within central Material Planning and Logistics structure. Supply Chain Strategy Manager will report to Senior MP&L Manager and will be tasked to ensure that strategic supply chain projects are developed and deployed into operations departments. Takes a coordinating lead, working closely with internal and external parties to ensure needed processes are in place to satisfy production and supply needs.

Location: Skopje

Role and responsibilities:

• Support MP&L Innovation, Strategy, Leadership & Vision to enhance supply chain performance.
• Implement internal strategic supply chain designs and playbooks to meet customer needs.
• Stay updated at market and technology trends for translating them into potential internal deployments.
• Strategically manage the coordination of supply chain projects from its early phase until final deployment into operation sites.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Support and promote collaboration with universities and colleges for ensuring talent acquisition.
• Ensure MP&L and Industry 4.0 principles are basics for all running projects.
• Driving seamless deployments with no materials related disruptions.
• Develop skills and leadership always in the merge of supply operations and business analytics.
• Facilitate reports and business analytics tools for supply and production processes.
• Own responsibilities over any supply, materials, transport procurement and systems related projects within the organization.

Requirements:

• Solid Supply Chain experience, ideally in the automotive sector.
• A university degree in Engineering, Business, Logistics, IT or a related field.
• Proficiency in English; additional language skills are advantageous.
• Expertise in systems and ERP.
• Understanding of databases.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to develop processes and procedures.
• Negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of contractual and legal aspects (preferred).
• Enthusiasm for transformation projects.
• Long-term strategic vision.
• Effective communication abilities.
• Proactive approach to tasks.
• Eagerness for personal and professional growth.