Factory Supply Chain Manager

• Manage local or HUB allocated other direct spend (none categorized spend) in accordance to PG/BU instructions and guidelines.
• Support and Implement the HUB sourcing strategy in the factory by providing input (complementing P&F) to factory requirements to the RFx and margin improvement processes. Participate by delegation in supplier negotiation if required.
• Lead on fast track RFQ in line with factory requirements and category management input.
• Translate local material planning and logistics requirements (MOQ, packaging, communication processes) into Service Level Agreement (SLA) with suppliers. Engage actively in spend management for Indirect spend & services and transportation.
• Accountable for material price and Terms & Conditions control throughout the value chain (from tender, ERP master data and oversees invoices control rules (tolerances, etc.)
• Measure gaps tender/actuals jointly with Controlling, further investigate on root causes and take adequate corrective/preventive measures.
• Improve on tender material costing and run tender specific negotiations where applicable.
• Lead SCM activities related to order (sales order) execution by planning, assigning and executing tasks to secure availability and optimum costs.
• For the SEOP cycle actively engage in providing input on critical material definition phase and material supply capabilities.
• Lead/support the commodity hedging process in line with factory Controller. Act promptly on issues escalated according to escalation matrix.
• Own factory cost savings, cost avoidance, claim recovery reporting and SCM performance tracking according to PG/BU requirements.
• Qualify all local assigned contractor's qualification (CCQP) according to procedures and regulation.
• Lead company qualification for none categorized or assigned or assigned spend.
• Conduct Supplier Performance Evaluations (SPE) for the HUB identified suppliers and for none categorized spend selected suppliers.
• In agreement with the factory quality function and HUB Category Manager / SQE act as 2nd level supplier performance improvement owner. Recommend improvement measures to HUB and improve on non-category managed suppliers. Lead and escalate to BU/HUB SQE when issues are from CCRP, repeat or critical to operations.
• Identify and address performance hot spots and escalate adequately with corrective and preventive measures.
• Lead on assigned and all local managed suppliers for claim management to maximize compensation to Hitachi Energy and escalate as necessary.
• Act as second level escalation resolution owner on PO Management and Delivery to Pay processes.
• Initiate, promote and support implementation of material cost cutting and risk mitigation projects, preferably using Dynamic Evolution methodology.
• Execute on SCM related local activities for R&D, DTV, New Product Introduction, product cost improvement project.
• Support technology transfer projects and other agreed improvement measures. Propose and perform make vs buy studies and run the SCM implementation of the related project.
• Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled, and directed (with HRBP support).
• Guide, motivate, and develop direct and indirect subordinates following HR policies, and coordinate talent management and succession planning within assigned area.

• Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Management, or International Business.
• Postgraduate degree in SCM or Project areas (desirable)
• Advanced level of Spanish and English, Portuguese desirable
• 8 - 10 years of experience in Supply Chain
• 2 - 3 years in leadership positions
• SAP 4Hana, MM Module
• Advanced Excel
• Proficiency in Office Package
• Knowledge in International Business, Logistics, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Control and Finance
• Experience working in matrix organizations (hierarchical reporting and functional reporting)
• Knowledge of materials planning (desirable)
• Experience in industrial or electrical industry (desirable)
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Compliance and ethics oriented
• Team player
• Resilience
• Achievement orientation

Hitachi