Operations Manager

Managed Talent Solutions client is looking for an Operations Manager who should possess a solid working knowledge of managing IT and operations functionalities of the warehousing and inventory portfolio’s and maintain process controls and integration alignment with the third-party logistics (3PL) service providers.

This will be a 24-month FTC with the possibility to extend. A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Supply Chain management, Diagnostics environment is an advantage.

Key tasks :

• Manage and lead diverse staff and portfolio coverage.
• Manage the IT and operations functionalities of the warehousing and inventory portfolio with the third-party logistics (3PL) service provider.
• Identify and implement lean and cost-effective business solutions with the third-party service provider, and as per the key performance indicators (KPI).
• Manage and report inventory balance within company, aligned to 3PL balancesx.
• Maintain process controls and integration alignment with the third-party service provider.
• Optimize inventory utilization alignment with demand planning based on consensus forecast.
• Develop and maintain S&OP metrics and dashboards to track inventory performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Performance measures of the Logistics portfolio, aligned to the global contracts.

Key skills required :

• Supply Chain management, preferably within the Diagnostic’s industry
• Inventory and demand management
• Forecasting and Replenishments planning
• Data analytics on stock related activities
• Advanced Excel skills - work with formulas, macros, pivot tables
• Ability to analyse, evaluate and provide decision-making processes in a dynamic environment
• Microsoft Power Suite (PowerBI) would be an advantage
• Lead expert to the implementation of a major client project, including other digital solutions

Experience required :

• Minimum 5 years Supply Chain management, Diagnostics environment is an advantage
• SAP with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) expertise
• Third-party warehouse management is an advance
• Expertise of Microsoft Power Suite (PowerBI, PowerQuery, PowerPivot) or equivalent