Global Supply Hub Manager - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With cuttingedge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables. The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, and has passionate people supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries.

We offer a unique opportunity to form a position from the start in a new, global, world leading company. On February 21, 2019, an important step was announced regarding our Excellerate! journey towards making supply chain a competitive advantage for Epiroc. Over the coming month we will take steps to unite our supply chain organizations for MRS (Mining and Rock Excavation Service) and RDT (Rock Drilling Tools). At the same time we will create a Global Master Data and Trade Compliance organization. Uniting the supply chains serving both RDT and MRS will create synergies between the two divisions and unlock opportunities to build world-class capabilities at scale.

Are you in for the big challenge?

Mission:

The mission of the Global Supply Hub Manager is to manage all information flows related to Global supply, demand and distribution setup of global parts from suppliers into the Supply Chain network for the different global supply hubs that will be set up. The Global Supply Hubs (GSHs) manage the replenishment of Global Parts from external suppliers within the region for RDCs located globally. The objective of the Global Supply Hub (GSH) is to reduce the transport costs between different regions.

Job description:

Coordinate inbound volumes with suppliers

Organize supplier co-planning meetings to assure capacity of supply at key suppliers based on global demand planning forecasts (coming from global S&OP manager) Collect other supplier intelligence and include in ability to supply Report full supplier picture to S&OP for ability to supply Level loading of suppliers

Allocation of supply

Allocate constrained parts based on proposal from MRS president Execute supplier demand allocation within network (which RDC buys from where)

Set up of replenishment for global parts from supplier to GDC/RDC and or from GDC to RDC

Decide inbound replenishment path for LDCs within region Optimize physical inbound flows (Supplier to G/RDC) Optimize physical outbound flows t other regions and/or CCS in collaboration with global transportation manager, including defining whether an MRS part for an SR order will be shipped via sea or air freight Replenishment execution (call offs etc.) will be done by inbound supply manager

Supplier logistics development: implementation of project

Manage and support forecast Oversee packaging optimization activities linked to transportation, storage and handling - Supplier and Epiroc for aftermarket Support in the implementation and follow up of supplier logistics agreement Educate suppliers on how delivery performance is measured and how orders are handled at suppliers i.e., POs, emails, confirmation Oversee packing, packaging, branding and marking of goods according to guidelines and suggest improvements Has a proactive approach towards VMI, Consignment, kanban etc. Coordinate IT requests linked to logistics, forecasts etc. Provides inputs into MOQ and order multiple optimization from supplier Develop and follow up on business case linked to requested and ongoing supplier activities Work with suppliers and with Epiroc in terms of total lead-time optimization

Roll out of GSH in other regions

• Roll out GSH principles to other regions, based on input received from Excellerate! Global network configuration

People management

• Establish the global supply hub organization (hiring, training, onboarding, coaching, etc.) within UCM
• Identify the managers for the Global Supply Hubs in the other regions

Educational and experience requirements:

• Degree in supply chain, logistics, operations, or related degree. MBA is preferable.
• At least 10 years in global supply chain management (domestic and international experience).
• Experience in the global supply chain and global distribution systems and processes.
• Experience in end-to-end supply chain management involving distribution, inventory management, and project management.
• Experienced leader with track record of managing people in an global context with a good mix of strategic, tactical and operational management
• Strong understanding across all modes of transportation for international transport.
• Ability to develop supplier relationships
• Experience in procuring freight, leading / driving freight bids, node/network optimization and Trade Compliance.
• Strong English communication skill both verbal and written. Additional language will be preferred.

Personality requirements:

To enjoy the work as Global Supply Hub Manager, it is important that you have a genuine interest in technology, people, team work and to achieve results. You have a motivating and encouraging leadership profile, you are customer focused, result- and solution oriented and have an ability to act and deliver in a dynamic environment.

In this position you will have many contacts both internally and externally, so good cooperation, interpersonal and communications skills are required to do the job.

Epiroc sees different personalities, ethnic origin, gender, age, skills and experience as an asset. We see that the differences make the birth of new ideas and improvements, and this leads to innovation and sustained, long-term results.

Country and city description This positions location is TBD, Preferably Örebro or Fagersta, and reports to the VP Supply Chain MR, Hans Kuehn. In this position occasional travel is required.

Application Please apply as soon as possible but no later than 2019-04-07.

Do you want to know more about the job?

Please contact recruiting manager, VP Supply Chain MR, Hans Kuehn.
Telephone: +46 (0) 72 084 09 79

Other questions, please contact Maria Roseen, Recruitment Specialist.
Telephone: +46 (0) 76 496 56 74