Fluence
Vice President, Supply Chain Center of Excellence
Fluence, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Key Responsibilities as the Vice President of Supply Chain Center of Excellence at Fluence:Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Drive a robust S&OP process, ensuring seamless alignment between demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory management.Collaborate with global and regional leaders to implement SAP-driven production scheduling and inventory planning, supporting business objectives.Standardize S&OP practices across regions to foster collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
Global Supply Chain Planning & Optimization
Develop and oversee global practices for demand, supply, and inventory planning to maximize efficiency and consistency.Use SAP ERP to create integrated, data-driven planning processes that support balanced demand and supply operations worldwide.Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize resources, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
LEAN & Continuous Improvement
Champion LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies, driving process improvements to cut waste, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiencies.Build a culture of continuous improvement through standardized work practices, visual management systems, and global KPIs.Lead LEAN training programs, workshops, and cross-regional projects to inspire a commitment to excellence.
Quality Management & Compliance
Establish quality management processes that ensure consistency, reliability, and customer satisfaction across global supply chain operations.Develop global quality standards and conduct audits to ensure compliance with regulations, industry standards, and safety protocols.Drive corrective and preventive actions to address risks, uphold compliance, and meet quality objectives.
SAP ERP & Data Integration
Leverage SAP ERP to streamline forecasting, planning, and quality management across operations, ensuring data accuracy and transparency.Lead data governance initiatives to enhance data quality and enable informed decision-making across supply chain systems.Optimize SAP ERP modules for alignment with business goals, improving operational efficiency and planning accuracy.
Performance Metrics & Reporting
Define and monitor global KPIs to evaluate S&OP, planning, LEAN, quality, and SAP ERP performance, aligning metrics with corporate objectives.Use SAP and other data sources to analyze trends, identify opportunities, and drive strategic recommendations.Provide regular performance updates to executive leadership, highlighting achievements and action plans for continuous improvement.
Global Team Leadership & Collaboration
Build, mentor, and lead a global team focused on collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.Partner with finance, operations, and procurement leaders to ensure alignment of planning and quality initiatives with business objectives.Foster open communication and knowledge sharing across regions, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
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Drive a robust S&OP process, ensuring seamless alignment between demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory management.Collaborate with global and regional leaders to implement SAP-driven production scheduling and inventory planning, supporting business objectives.Standardize S&OP practices across regions to foster collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
Global Supply Chain Planning & Optimization
Develop and oversee global practices for demand, supply, and inventory planning to maximize efficiency and consistency.Use SAP ERP to create integrated, data-driven planning processes that support balanced demand and supply operations worldwide.Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize resources, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
LEAN & Continuous Improvement
Champion LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies, driving process improvements to cut waste, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiencies.Build a culture of continuous improvement through standardized work practices, visual management systems, and global KPIs.Lead LEAN training programs, workshops, and cross-regional projects to inspire a commitment to excellence.
Quality Management & Compliance
Establish quality management processes that ensure consistency, reliability, and customer satisfaction across global supply chain operations.Develop global quality standards and conduct audits to ensure compliance with regulations, industry standards, and safety protocols.Drive corrective and preventive actions to address risks, uphold compliance, and meet quality objectives.
SAP ERP & Data Integration
Leverage SAP ERP to streamline forecasting, planning, and quality management across operations, ensuring data accuracy and transparency.Lead data governance initiatives to enhance data quality and enable informed decision-making across supply chain systems.Optimize SAP ERP modules for alignment with business goals, improving operational efficiency and planning accuracy.
Performance Metrics & Reporting
Define and monitor global KPIs to evaluate S&OP, planning, LEAN, quality, and SAP ERP performance, aligning metrics with corporate objectives.Use SAP and other data sources to analyze trends, identify opportunities, and drive strategic recommendations.Provide regular performance updates to executive leadership, highlighting achievements and action plans for continuous improvement.
Global Team Leadership & Collaboration
Build, mentor, and lead a global team focused on collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.Partner with finance, operations, and procurement leaders to ensure alignment of planning and quality initiatives with business objectives.Foster open communication and knowledge sharing across regions, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
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