Our client, a large FMCG company in Amsterdam is currently looking for their Head of Supply Chain Digitalization to oversee and drive the expansion of their supply chain digital framework.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the digital infrastructure and framework for the comprehensive supply chain.
- Drive the development and scaling of the supply chain's digital framework.
- Design and implement advanced data science applications to enhance processes.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to deploy and operationalize digital solutions.
- Ensure alignment of digital strategies with organizational goals.
- Promote effective communication among team members and stakeholders.
- Maintain and update project documentation to reflect current progress accurately.
Job Requirements:
- Education: A Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science) is required.
- Leadership Experience: At least 5 years in a leadership role with team management responsibilities.
- Manufacturing Background: Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, ideally involving line management.
- Project Management: Proven project management expertise, ideally within a related industry, and strong proficiency in SCRUM and Agile methodologies.
- Supply Chain Expertise: 5-7 years of experience in supply chain management, with a strong grasp of planning, production, delivery, and service processes.
- Teamwork and Independence: Demonstrated capability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Data Science Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with machine learning, Bayesian networks, and statistics; strong data analysis, processing, and visualization skills.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong coding skills with experience in data engineering, manipulation, and wrangling. Proficiency in SQL is required, with additional expertise in Python, Java, Spark, or Databricks preferred. Advanced Power BI knowledge is an advantage. Familiarity with MES system architecture (e.g., AVEVA Wonderware) is beneficial.
- Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Digital Twin Development: Experience in developing digital twins for complex supply chain operations, focusing on planning and/or production. Competence in AI/ML for simulation and predictive analytics.
