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Supply chain manager
full-timeJiangyin City

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Location

Jiangyin City

Type

full-time

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About this role

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too

 

Who you are:

  • The Supply Chain Unit Manager is responsible of planning、managing and coordinating all activities related to the procurement of supplies. The UM must ensure that supplies are available when they are needed to meet changing levels of demand for BHE Products.

About the job:

Planning:

  • Must have good analytical and planning skills to establish supply requirements.
  • Review forecasts with suppliers and material schedules with the production management team.
  • Establish inventory classifications (ABC) and corresponding standardized supply schedules.

Material Purchasing:

  • Monitor supply chain performance and establish metrics to assess factors such as quality, cost and delivery performance.
  • Collaborate with members of the supply chain to find ways of improving efficiency or reducing cost.
  • ERP system utilization for all activites to provide visibility to all users of the BHE supply chain.

Communication:

  • Build relationships within the factory, global business unit, and product group BHE.
  • Collaborate with other departments to identify problems and find solutions.
  • Maintain and develop positive business relationships with sales company and customers.

General:

  • Develop analytics, systems and data management capabilities, including metrics and reports.
  • Direct the hiring, training, supervision, mentoring, and performance evaluations of supply chain staff.
  • Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.

Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental, policies, standards, regulations, or laws (sustainability).

What you know:

  • Understanding of accounting and finance, related to purchasing materials from supplier and inventory control
  • Read and comprehend legal documents, such as contracts or import/export agreements
  • Diagram supply chain process to help facilitate improvements and develop standard operating procedures
  • Working knowledge of ERP system
  • Good communication skills and the desire to build lasting relationships
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to perform accurate arithmetic computations using applications such as spreadsheet, word processing, email and database software
  • Bachelor’s degree in business management, Supply Chain Management, or related field
  • At least 5 years' experience management responsibility
  • Solid English ability and comfortable working globally in writen and oral English

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

Other facts

Tech stack
Analytical Skills,Planning Skills,Supply Chain Management,Material Purchasing,Communication Skills,Data Management,Inventory Control,ERP System Utilization,Relationship Building,Problem Solving,Team Leadership,Performance Evaluation,Sustainability Practices,Accounting Knowledge,Legal Document Comprehension,Arithmetic Computation

About Alfa Laval

Pioneering positive impact!

Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world.

Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate products in the areas of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements.

Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide.

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1883

What you'll do

  • The Supply Chain Unit Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating all procurement activities to ensure supplies meet demand for BHE Products. This includes monitoring supply chain performance, collaborating with teams, and developing analytics and systems for effective supply chain management.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Supply chain manager do at Alfa Laval?

As a Supply chain manager at Alfa Laval, you will: the Supply Chain Unit Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating all procurement activities to ensure supplies meet demand for BHE Products. This includes monitoring supply chain performance, collaborating with teams, and developing analytics and systems for effective supply chain management..

Why join Alfa Laval as a Supply chain manager?

Alfa Laval is a leading Industrial Machinery Manufacturing company.

Is the Supply chain manager position at Alfa Laval remote?

The Supply chain manager position at Alfa Laval is based in Jiangyin City, Jiangsu, China. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Supply chain manager position at Alfa Laval?

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