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Key Responsibilities:
* Lead initiatives to establish a zero-accident culture and best-in-class safety performance.
* Develop quality standards for various product lines and business units, emphasising customer satisfaction and process excellence (metal fabrication, painting, electrical assembly, final testing).
* Formulate and implement a vision to meet regional long-term plans (up to 5 years), enhancing the company's supply footprint with business partners.
* Oversee sourcing for key commodities in Europe, excluding strategic items (engines, alternators, batteries, inverters).
* Lead Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) for business units, supporting new product introductions and resolving key allocation conflicts.
* Ensure synchronisation between supply chain and production to maximise efficiency and minimise costs, leading planning and management to execute SIOP plans effectively.
* Manage logistics across European facilities, optimising transportation and warehousing costs while ensuring smooth last-mile execution.
* Implement and improve material/inventory management best practices (PFEP, ABC XYZ Analysis, purchasing methods, warehouse management, advanced replenishment methods).
* Ensure continuous supply of quality components and assemblies.
* Partner with HR to develop talent, ensuring smooth succession plans and career paths for top talent and consolidated professionals.
* Coach and mentor Operations and Supply Chain teams to enhance engagement and establish effective communication with stakeholders.
* Drive advancements in core processes, digitisation, and lean manufacturing, focusing on creating continuous material flow.
* Facilitate communication among team members and resolve conflicts effectively.
Education, Skills & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Management); advanced degree (MS/MBA) preferred.
* Preferred certifications: CPIM, CSCP.
* 5+ years of leadership experience, including managing professionals.
* Proven performance and career progression in operations and supply chain.
* Ability to influence senior management and cross-functional teams across cultures and geographies.
* Strong organisational, time management, and quantitative skills.
* Excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.
* Experience with material flow, supermarkets, and supplier pull replenishment models.
* Tangible experience in lean manufacturing and digitisation.
* Fluency in Italian and English, both written and verbal.
* Flexibility in approach and support for procedural, technological, and responsibility changes.
* Strong organisational skills, anticipating problems and applying creative solutions.
* Ability to support mergers and acquisitions and lead profitable integration of acquired companies.
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