Director Supply Chain Process

About the role

This role is to provide leadership and tactical (strategic) direction for the Supply Chain & Internal Logistics department, within the Gate Gourmet Hub operations. The role is responsible for planning and coordinating the flow of materials from suppliers to the unit and within the unit, ensuring all materials are stored, controlled, and reach their destinations safely, on time, in the right quantity, and in the most cost-effective way, according to internal customer expectations.

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for the planning, forecasting, scheduling, and control of short-term labor and volume within the unit. The individual will work cross-functionally, providing proposals and analysis to peers within the unit, and serve as the link between the unit and corporate functions, especially OP&C and Commercial.

• Management and coordination of the 4 operating areas of Supply Chain & Internal Logistics: Purchasing, Warehouse, Internal Delivery System (IDS), and Forecasting and Planning (Short Term)
• Promote, develop, and support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
• Align, implement, and facilitate improvements to agreed US/Group standard processes
• Responsible for KPIs within the area and facilitator of local OPRS and MIB meetings
• Accountable for department financial indicators
• Manage productivity and efficiency in the area, ensuring compliance with budget targets
• Track and analyze performance reports for the business and customers
• Participation in customer and authority audits
• Ensure compliance with procedures for Hygiene and Food Safety

Requirements

• At least 5 years' experience working within logistics or supply chain in a manufacturing environment
• Experience of at least 5 years in managing a team of more than 100 people
• Experience in major change management projects
• Experience of process improvement is a plus
• Experience of working in a Food Hygiene/Health & Safety/High Security environment preferred
• Previous knowledge of Airline Catering operations is preferred, but not essential

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject or business management, with a desirable specialization in logistics and/or supply chain management.

Skills

• Information Search and Analysis
• Intermediate to advanced IT Skills
• Problem resolution
• Excellent communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Self-motivated & Proactive
• Flexibility and change-minded
• IT literate, advanced level of MS Office
• Key-user level experience with ERP's, like SAP

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Pay

Salary range: $110-130K