Manager, Supply Chain Business Processes

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Description:
VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic brands such as Vans®, The North Face® and Timberland®. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.

Let’s Talk about the Role

As part of the Supply Chain Centre of Excellence (COE) EMEA Team the Manager SC Business Processes contributes to achieve the VF “Consumer-Minded, Retail-Centric and Hyper-Digital” business model transformation.

Promote, lead and support Supp ly Chain initiatives aiming to improve service, reduce costs, reduce time-to-market and standardize operational processes. This role is critical to improve E2E processes, ensure governance and enable new capabilities. The Manager SC Business Processes develops key partnerships with Customer Service COE, Brand Sales Operations, Operations, Digital Technology, Logistics and Distribution Centers functions, Business Intelligence and Central Finance. Manage cross functional cross-brand meeting, encourage best practice sharing and adoption, drive knowledge sharing initiatives.

How You Will Make a Difference

Partner cross functionally to define and implement efficiency gain initiatives in line with VF strategy

Focus on process governance establishing rules and guidelines, implementing procedures and checking adoption

Promote best practices and harmonization across brands and regions

Identify system and process optimization opportunities in the spirit of continuous improvement

Champion changes in support of VF Digital Transformation journey

Manage recurrent cross functional meetings to convey Supply Chain hot topics, discuss business needs and system stability, ensure structure and plan high quality content in line with VF strategy and target audience

Develop a network across brand functions and central functions and promote communication and collaboration

Identify knowledge gaps and training needs, design trainings’ format and material and deliver trainings on complex topics to the Business Community on regular basis

Lead assigned projects by collecting and validating business requirements and making clear plans on what, when and how the project goals must be achieved. Motivate project team members, monitor progress, and keep all key stakeholders well informed

Skills for Success

Education: University Degree

Experience: 5 to 10 years’ experience in Supply Chain with a multinational company

Language skills: Excellent English language – both written and verbal

Good knowledge of Supply Chain processes, systems and market trends

Strong communication, presentation and writing skills

Self-motivation and ability to identify opportunities to improve service

Ability to manage direct reports effectively, with robust feedback skills

Strong Team Player

Problem Solver

Sound business judgement and strong analytical skills

Project Management techniques including planning, resource allocation, prioritization, evaluation and collaboration

Exceptional interpersonal, influencing and conflict management skills

Ability to work in a complex corporation with high independency

Ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously, manage tight deadlines and flexible to change priorities based on unpredictable events while balancing the team workload.

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization

On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives

A discount card with 50% on all VF brands

Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!