Supply Chain Process & Excellence Manager EMEA

Autoliv; Jelcz-Laskowice; On-site; PLN 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoliv is seeking a Supply Chain Process & Excellence Manager EMEA to lead end-to-end supply chain governance across planning, inventory, warehousing and logistics, driving process maturity and data-driven decisions. You will own ERP, WMS, analytics and AI-enabled solutions, partnering with Operations, Quality, Finance and IT to deliver measurable benefits.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, process harmonization, and digital transformation across the EMEA region, with travel as

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Operations Management or related field.
• Master degree preferred.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt beneficial.
• PMP or program-management certification beneficial.
• 10+ years in supply chain, logistics, planning, operations or process excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Supply Chain Process & Excellence organization and coordinate Process Supervisors, Process Owners and analytical resources.
• Establish clear ownership and governance across demand, supply and production planning; warehousing and inventory; inbound and outbound execution; packaging; manufacturing and quality interfaces; and sequencing.
• Define and maintain process roadmaps, standards, decision rights, maturity assessments and review routines.
• Drive harmonization of processes, tools and governance across EMEA operations.
• Translate logistics strategy into initiatives, milestones, KPIs and measurable outcomes.
• Act as business owner for ERP, planning, WMS, inventory, packaging, analytics and AI-enabled solutions from requirement definition and business case through deployment, adoption and benefit realization.
• Lead Lean Supply Chain, process audit, automation and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop process-owner capability through competence assessment, training, communities of practice and best-practice sharing.
• Strengthen master-data governance, analytics capability, standard dashboards and data-driven decisions.
• Support network changes, transfers, launches and cross-functional transformation programs.
• Build effective partnerships with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, IT, Sustainability and Trade Compliance.
• Perform other related duties agreed with functional leadership.

Skills

End-to-end supply chain process

Demand planning

S&OP

Inventory management

Lean & continuous improvement

ERP and digital-solution lifecycle

BI and analytics

Program & change management

Education

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Engineering/Operations Management/Business Administration

Master degree preferred

APICS CPIM or CSCP preferred

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt beneficial

PMP or program-management certification beneficial

Job description

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Supply Chain Process & Excellence Manager EMEA. Supply Chain Process & Excellence Manager EMEA designs, governs, standardizes and continuously improves end-to-end supply chain business processes across Planning, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Packaging, Logistics Execution and supporting digital business solutions. The role connects process ownership, operational excellence, analytics and technology to improve service, inventory, cost, productivity and resilience.

Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:

• Lead the Supply Chain Process & Excellence organization and coordinate Process Supervisors, Process Owners and analytical resources.
• Establish clear ownership and governance across demand, supply and production planning; warehousing and inventory; inbound and outbound execution; packaging; manufacturing and quality interfaces; and sequencing.
• Define and maintain process roadmaps, standards, decision rights, maturity assessments and review routines.
• Drive harmonization of processes, tools and governance across EMEA operations.
• Translate logistics strategy into initiatives, milestones, KPIs and measurable outcomes.
• Act as business owner for ERP, planning, WMS, inventory, packaging, analytics and AI-enabled solutions from requirement definition and business case through deployment, adoption and benefit realization.
• Lead Lean Supply Chain, process audit, automation and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop process-owner capability through competence assessment, training, communities of practice and best-practice sharing.
• Strengthen master-data governance, analytics capability, standard dashboards and data-driven decisions.
• Support network changes, transfers, launches and cross-functional transformation programs.
• Build effective partnerships with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, IT, Sustainability and Trade Compliance.
• Perform other related duties agreed with functional leadership.

Leadership Behaviors

• Understanding the business
• Making decisions and maintaining a holistic perspective
• Delivering results and managing execution
• Driving improvement
• Promoting ONE Team
• Engaging and inspiring others
• Being authentic, open and adaptable

Functional Competencies

• End-to-end supply chain process and process ownership
• Demand, supply and production planning; S&OP
• Inventory, warehousing, WMS and logistics execution
• Returnable and expendable packaging management
• Lean, continuous improvement and process maturity
• ERP and digital-solution lifecycle
• Business intelligence, analytics and master data
• Program, change and stakeholder management

Personal Characteristic

• Structured and analytical
• Collaborative and able to influence
• Proactive and improvement-oriented
• Comfortable with complexity and ambiguity
• Clear communicator with disciplined follow-through

Education

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Operations Management, Busines Administration or related field
• Master degree preferred

Certifications/ Acreditations

• APICS CPIM or CSCP preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt beneficial
• PMP or program-management certification beneficial

Previous Experience

• 10+ years in supply chain, logistics, planning, operations or process excellence, subject to HR validation
• Experience leading end-to-end process ownership, digital transformation and cross-functional programs
• Complex manufacturing experience required; automotive experience preferred

Languages

• English required for the regional/global scope
• Additional languages beneficial depending on assignmen

Other

• Willingness to travel and support cross-site workshops or operational priorities
• Specific travel level and working arrangements to be confirmed

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals. In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved – more life lived!