<img alt="" src="https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/doc/custom/wackerchem/LAY_WACKER_Header_extern_englisch_Deutschland.jpg"> Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future. <div>To lead and further develop our Supply Chain activities across our sites in Pilsen and Karlovy Vary, we are looking for a Head of Supply Chain. This role focuses on planning, order management and supply chain coordination, with strong exposure to global processes and cross-site collaboration.</div> Head of Supply Chain Job Responsibilities <ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Plan, manage, and optimize supply chain processes to ensure efficient resource utilization, timely deliveries, and alignment with company objectives.</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Lead, motivate, and further develop the supply chain team, ensuring clear goals and responsibilities.</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Coordinate order processing, production planning, and material disposition.</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Manage inventory and service level targets effectively.</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Drive process optimization and digitalization initiatives, including master data management.</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Collaborate proactively with production, logistics, procurement, and other departments locally and globally.</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Assess and improve efficiency, performance, and innovation within the supply chain function.</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Act as process owner for documentation to maintain IATF 16949 certification.</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Actively participate in projects and strategic initiatives.</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Report disciplinary to the Operations Director CZ and functionally to the Global Head of Supply Chain Solids.</li> </ul> Job Requirements <ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"> <div>Proven experience in supply chain within a manufacturing environment (e.g. planning, order management, supply chain coordination)</div> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"> <div>Initial leadership experience (team lead, supervisor or manager level) with the ambition to grow into a broader leadership role</div> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"> <div>Good understanding of supply chain processes</div> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"> <div>Fluent English and Czech; German is a plus</div> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"> <div>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, structured and process-oriented mindset</div> </li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"> <div>Ability to work in a dynamic environment and collaborate across functions and locations</div> </li> </ul> We Offer <ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Competitive Salary (with yearly bonus up to 15%)</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Opportunity for Future Growth and Advancement</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Meal allowance of 129 CZK / day</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Transport allowance of 100 CZK / day</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Flexi Pass 20 000 CZK / year</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Vacation allowance 10 000 CZK / year</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Christmas allowance 10 000 CZK / year</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">5 weeks of holiday and for every 3 years of employment plus 1 extra day of holiday</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">3 days of sick leave per year</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Pension insurance contribution up to 4 166 CZK / month</li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Home office option</li> </ul> ...and much more! We look forward to receiving your application! Reference code: 30498

Head of Supply Chain (Plzeň, CZ, 30100) @ Wacker Chemie AG

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