Senior Manager, Industrialization and Partnerships

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Lead industrialization, supplier partnerships, and localization for supply chain growth

9 days ago ago

Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Full Time

England, United Kingdom

Onsite

Role

What you would be doing

process optimization

supplier development

production localization

digital transformation

risk management

strategy alignment

Lead the industrialization of supply chain operations by driving the scaling of production capabilities, optimizing processes, and implementing lean manufacturing principles.
Collaborate with senior leadership to align supply chain strategies with the company’s broader business objectives, ensuring a cohesive and efficient approach to growth.
Lead cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions to address challenges in production, logistics, and distribution.
Prepare business case studies for industrialization initiatives, analyzing costs, benefits, risks, and potential returns to support decision-making and secure necessary resources.
Work closely with engineering, production, and technology teams to support the industrialization of new products and technologies, ensuring timely and cost-effective production scale-up.
Provide guidance on career development and leadership opportunities for team members, promoting a strong and dynamic leadership pipeline.
Implement strategies to shift production to regional hubs or local facilities when needed, ensuring flexibility and minimizing reliance on distant or vulnerable supply sources.
Supplier Development and Localization of Production
Identify and mitigate risks associated with the industrialization and partnership strategies, ensuring the supply chain is resilient and adaptable.
Manage long-term supplier and partner relationships to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and alignment with business objectives.
Identify and negotiate new partnership opportunities to strengthen the supply chain network, enhance sourcing capabilities, and leverage third-party expertise.
Establish and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and partners to drive collaboration and innovation in supply chain operations.
Collaborate with suppliers to improve capabilities, quality, and operational efficiencies, including providing technical support and guidance in their manufacturing processes.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards, industry best practices, and corporate policies within all industrialization and partnership activities.
Oversee talent development within the supply chain organization, ensuring the team has the skills and resources necessary to execute industrialization and partnership strategies effectively.
Stay informed on the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in supply chain management, seeking opportunities to integrate new technologies that can drive efficiency and competitiveness.
Develop and oversee the execution of industrialization roadmaps, ensuring alignment with organizational growth and market demands.
Lead efforts in developing and optimizing supplier relationships to ensure performance excellence, innovation, and alignment with supply chain goals.
Identify opportunities for localizing production to reduce lead times, improve responsiveness, and minimize supply chain risks associated with global disruptions.
Support the digital transformation efforts within the supply chain, leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and AI to improve decision-making and streamline operations.

What you bring

10+ years

supply chain

industrialization

engineering degree