Head of Supply Chain Management

Grivel; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grivel S.r.l. is seeking a dynamic Head of Supply Chain based in Milano, Italy. The role reports to the CEO and collaborates with Sales, Finance, Product Development, Marketing, and international suppliers to balance supply and demand and drive global planning.

The ideal candidate brings a university degree in a technical field, 10+ years in supply chain, and expert data analytics skills (Power BI, SQL, Python). Fluent English and Italian are required, with strong cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related technical field.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Italian.
• 10+ years in Supply Chain, preferably with consumer brands.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement industrial and commercial plans aligned with strategic goals.
• Synchronize sales, production, and supply chain requirements with management.
• Lead weekly S&OP meetings with Sales, Marketing and Finance to ensure alignment.
• Analyze sales, production and inventory data to identify performance improvements.
• Generate reports on stock turnover, projection, and service levels; assess costs and margins.
• Manage supplier relationships and identify risks and mitigation actions.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimize processes to adapt to changing business needs.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

S&OP

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

ERP Systems

Power BI

Python

SQL

Education

University degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

Power BI

VBA

SQL

Tableau

Python

Netsuite ERP

Job description

Grivel, founded in 1818 at the foot of Monte Bianco, is one of the world leaders in technical mountain and climbing equipment. It develops, manufactures, and sells its products all over the world, with 90% of exports to over 50 countries. A global and dynamic company, it is based in Valle d'Aosta but has a constant projection towards the world.It has embarked on a major growth plan and is looking for ambitious and motivated resources.

About the Role

Grivel is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Supply Chain to join our expanding team. This role is crucial for maintaining the balance between supply and demand while driving global planning. As the Head of Supply Chain, you will report directly to the CEO and collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, Product Development and Marketing divisions, as well as international suppliers and the North American operational team.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning:
• Develop and implement the industrial and commercial plan in alignment with the company's strategic goals.
• Collaborate with management teams to synchronize sales, production, and supply chain requirements.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
• Lead weekly S&OP meetings with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to ensure alignment.
• Foster a mutual understanding of forecasts, production capacities, and inventory levels across departments.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
• Compile and analyze sales, production, and inventory data to evaluate performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Generate regular reports on performance, including metrics such as stock turnover, stock projection, and service levels.
• Analyze costs and margins and identify improvement actions.
• Proactively manage supplier relationships.
• Identify risks and opportunities.
• Search for alternative solutions to optimize the supply.
• Risk and Constraint Management:
• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply process.
• Manage operational constraints and recommend necessary adjustments.
• Process Optimization:
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement effective processes that adapt to changing business needs.

Qualifications and required skills

• Education: A university degree in Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or another technical field.
• Language Proficiency: Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Italian.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience, preferably with consumer brands, demonstrating expertise in Supply Chain processes.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis, advanced technical skills (e.g., PowerPivot, Power BI, VBA, SQL, Tableau, Python) and AI tools.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, with strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Tools and Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with planning tools, databases, and ERP systems (Netsuite).
• Risk Management: Ability to anticipate risks and make informed decisions.

Location

• The ideal candidate would be based in Milano, Italy.

Contract, starting date and compensation

• Employment type: full-time
• Starting Date: ASAP
• Compensation range: EUR 70K-100K gross per year, but will be finalised based on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, and discussed during the recruitment process.
• This search is open to candidates of all genders (D.Lgs. 198/2006).