JOB DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in international procurement and supply chain management, with a proven track record of delivering strategic initiatives and driving operational improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee the design and optimization consultancy for Materials & Inventory Management and Supply Chain operations across multiple countries
• Stocking Strategy Development and Optimization. Preservation Strategy development, Level of Repair Analysis
• Design and develop category strategies, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
• Development of Maintenance, Materials and Inventory Management Philosophies, Standards and Procedures to guide the execution, management, and governance of operations
• Drive and support the adoption of new technologies to enhance efficiency and value in complex system environments
• Design and optimize Materials & Inventory and Purchasing management processes and systems
• Support and advise on the systems integration of material management systems, modules with work management systems and SAP S4 HANA
• Spearhead strategic sourcing activities, fostering partnerships, and leading commercial negotiations for measurable value delivery
• Apply agile methods effectively to achieve quick and impactful results in procurement and supply chain processes
• Utilize a technical and analytical mindset to harness the power of data science and analytics in driving informed business decisions
• Leverage data modeling to optimize global distribution networks and reduce environmental impact
• Lead and facilitate workshops intended to facilitate thought leadership and design thinking for front-end solutioning and design of management and transactional workflows
• Support he design and optimization of logistics planning and processes
• Risk Management. Conduct Risk Assessments, LORA Assessments, Lifecycle cost analysis inputs and repairability assessments and the design of these processes
• Implement measures to achieve year-on-year improvements in operational and safety performance in warehousing and logistics
• Instill a service leadership mentality, supporting, empowering, developing team members and stakeholders
• Workflow and transactional activities process design
• Support project execution and development of standardized project execution plans

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Information Technology
• Master's degree is a preference based on the combination of experience, accomplishments, and qualifications
• Proven executive-level experience in supply chain, Inventory, and procurement
• International experience managing operations across diverse geographical locations
• Expertise in category strategy development and tactical delivery of strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, partnership development, and commercial negotiations
• Proficiency in applying agile methods for quick and effective results.
• Intellectually capable, can apply maintenance theory in a practical context
• Familiarity or interest in reliability and maintenance processes including Criticality Assessment, Failure Mode, and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Competent in various domain-specific digital tools and practices, such as SAP S/4 HANA | Logistics Infrastructure | Risk Management | Sustainability | ERP System Architecture | Data Analytics
• Strong analytical skills, inclusive of data analytics and machine learning techniques
• Design thinking. • LEAN Six SIGMA process Improvement certification and experience

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.