Serialization Optimization Lead at CHEP

Job Description

The purpose of the role is to ensure feasibility and viability of the cost component for one of our key global programmes (Serialization+), across our Asset Digitization portfolio, including scaling globally and being a leader who supports the Program Lead, partnering with, and supporting fellow team members.

You’ll drive the execution of all cost optimization related activities and strategies within the Serialization+ programme while ensuring new developments are maximized and suitable for operational optimization.

You’ll partner with our Global Supply Chain function, collaborating with teams across multiple regions and functions fostering change, collaboration and innovation while acting as a problem-solver with a strong result orientation. 

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate closely with partners in R&D, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Finance and other functions, including 3rd parties, to ensure feasibility and viability of the cost component for scaling S+ globally
• Oversee the process of drafting the specifications and testing products to ensure they are aligned with the E2E goals
• Develop, implement and complete comprehensive product cost optimization strategies, methodologies and governance for S+
• Drive the implementation of all cost improvement focused methods and ways of working that are applied within S+
• Collaborate with cross-functional units to ensure change initiatives are implemented successfully
• Create and monitor cost reduction related activities, review and consolidate all corresponding reporting and drive optimization of time to savings, including maintaining the latest cost development projections together with the relevant stakeholders
• Facilitate decision making, including the Ops/Tech Steering Committee with cross-functional senior management representation
• Drive the cultural change towards an organization passionate about end-to-end product cost optimization 

Experience and Qualifications

• Deep experience within Supply Chain Operations and Supply Chain Finance/Controlling
• Demonstrated experience and track record in driving cost reductions for services, products and/or solutions
• Strong project management skills, capable to focus on an effective execution while navigating complexity and ambiguity in a fast-pacing international environment
• A Bachelor, Master´s or University degree in telecommunications, engineering, technology or an equivalent qualification

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience and track record in driving cost reductions for services, products and/or solutions
• Strong project management skills, capable to focus on an effective execution while navigating complexity and ambiguity in a fast-pacing international environment
• Ability to articulate complex ideas in easy-to-understand business terms to all levels of management including senior leaders
• Outstanding goal- and result oriented as well as cost- and quality-conscious entrepreneurial mindset with a strong customer orientation
• Highly analytical and methodical approach with strong problem-solving skills