Global Supply Chain Director

Global Supply Chain Director

Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems

Tessenderlo-Ham, Belgium

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The Supply Chain Director oversees and optimizes Melexis' end-to-end supply chain operations. This leadership role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient and cost-effective flow of goods, information, and services from suppliers to customers globally. You possess extensive experience in supply chain management, preferably within the semiconductor industry, and demonstrate a proven track record of strategic leadership and operational excellence. Supply chain is balancing the customer intimacy, the product leadership and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies to enhance the supply chain triangle (cost, cash and service) and support Melexis' global business objectives;
• Operational Management: Oversees the complete supply chain activities (in relation to procurement, production planning, inventory management, warehousing, transportation and customer service);
• Supplier Relations: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and customers to ensure reliability of supply;
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as BU, development, Quality, Operations, sales, and finance, to align supply chain processes; with overall business strategies and objectives and support Group wide initiatives on enhancing the speed and reducing the cost in the Production phase;
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse global supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence;
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions;
• Performance Monitoring: Set performance targets for the supply chain team and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure meeting goals;
• Technology Integration: Implement and leverage advanced supply chain technologies and methodologies to: Improve efficiency and accuracy in Supply Chain, Manage increased complexity, improve customer service & Improve planning information towards operations and suppliers.

Your profile

• Master's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent by experience;
• A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a global leadership role within the semiconductor industry;
• Strong operational excellence and process improvement skills;
• In-depth knowledge of global supply chain processes, logistics, procurement, and supplier management;
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team;
• Negotiation skills;
• Proficiency in supply chain software and related technologies;
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

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