Global head

This role is responsible for the management of Production and Materials Planning, Inventory Control and Planning, Sales and Operations Planning, Warehouse Operations and Logistics. This position will work with Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Sales & Project management and other relevant functional teams at the site. The Supply Chain Head must be able to negotiate and implement lean processes by developing creative solutions and forward-looking strategies and must have demonstrated ability to lead through influence. In collaboration with site teams, develop processes and Key Performance Indicating metrics, utilizing the ERP system to provide timely visibility and tracking of materials and finished goods status across the supply chain. The main responsabilities are:Direct the work of the Master Schedulers, providing expertise and assisting functional leads in identifying risks and evaluating capacities required to support production, storage and other capacities.Maintain best practice KPI metrics and dashboard(s) to measure site execution, customer service and performance of Supply Chain processes.Ensures the management of the introduction and obsolescence of materials throughout product life cycle. Positively affects cash flow and cost of goods by consistently maintaining costing accuracy, supporting the order execution process and managing inventories.Continual and transparent communication with peers to determine the status of assigned projects. Expedites operations, including all functional groups, to prevent delay of schedules. Alters schedules through the Sales and Operations Planning to meet unforeseen conditions.Utilizes a collaborative and consensus approach to ensure customer needs are well represented and met.Manage the team providing professional guidance in terms of performance appraisals and team empowermentPerforms other job duties as required. Supply Chain Head - Multinational API companysupply chain - multinationalTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in turning around supply chain organizationsDegree required: Bachelors, preferred: Masters or MBA focused in Supply Chain, Business Management, Finance, EngineeringFamiliarity with Supply Chain concepts, Import/Export rules, transportation and warehousing requirementsMust be organized, possess time management skills, have the ability to deal with ambiguity and be able to manage changing priorities. Leads, motivates, and develops direct reports and peers.Possesses excellent communication, analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.Ability to perform work under general direction and normal business pressuresVery good English Knowledge Preferred ExperienceKnowledge/experience with SAP ERP system or comparable ERP systems.Previous process manufacturing and planning experience.Pharmaceutical environment or similarAPICS certification & Lean Six Sigma Certification as a plusClear understanding of Supply Chain Best PracticesAbility to work and succeed in a global environment and people management Our client is an important American multinational company that deals with active pharmaceutical ingredients. We are looking for 2 Supply Chain Head figures for 2 Italian sites in the north-west Milan area and south-west Milan.Ottima opportunità di carriera.

Leader in innovative hydraulic pumps technology. The Company operates in major market segments such as: Industrial as well as Mobile Equipment, Oil & Gas, Power Generation and through Dealers or with OEM’s. The company is situated in the northern part of Italy. For the European Sales Team we are selecting a dynamic and goal oriented SALES AREA MANAGER German Speaking Countries –Area DACH The Candidate will operate in close collaboration with the European Sales Director. He/She will also have frequent interactions with different internal functions for: • quotations and orders processing • the development of specific projects and • new products and applications. The candidate will be part of the European Sales Team. Her/his primary role and responsibility will be to develop the Company’s sales to the German and other German Speaking industrial companies in the hydraulic market. She/he will be responsible for the following: • develop the Sales of the Company • scout new application opportunities and Customers • deal with and manage customers like system integrators and OEM’s • sales budget by market segments, product lines and area of responsibility; • develop and expand relationships with existing Customers; • build and manage Client relationships, including contract negotiations; • work as part of the global key accounts sales team to support local key accounts; • report, track and follow-up on contacts and projects using the company support tools; • attend business-specific fairs and exhibitions; • propose and implement market development activities in collaboration with the marketing department; • deal with the technical department for the development of new products and customized solutions. SKILLS Technical competence combined with sales experience, preferably within the hydraulic market. Knowledge of English and German language, as well as a track record in dealing with German and/or other DACH markets is preferential. The candidate we like to meet has 3-5 years Sales Experience, is curious, eager to learn and motivated by success and good results, which he/she achieves through strong team spirit, committed work and attention to details. Willingness to travel in order to visit existing and potential Customers. Very good knowledge of Office Package and flexible minded, a good communicator and “time manager”. The Company offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a challenging and stimulating environment represented by major industries and dealers on the territory, the European Head office is situated in Italy. Company Head Quarter: Piacenza, Area Emilia-Romagna

Leader in innovative hydraulic pumps technology. The Company operates in major market segments such as: Industrial as well as Mobile Equipment, Oil & Gas, Power Generation and through Dealers or with OEM’s. The company is situated in the northern part of Italy. For the European Sales Team we are selecting a dynamic and goal oriented SALES AREA MANAGER German Speaking Countries –Area DACH The Candidate will operate in close collaboration with the European Sales Director. He/She will also have frequent interactions with different internal functions for: • quotations and orders processing • the development of specific projects and • new products and applications. The candidate will be part of the European Sales Team. Her/his primary role and responsibility will be to develop the Company’s sales to the German and other German Speaking industrial companies in the hydraulic market. She/he will be responsible for the following: • develop the Sales of the Company • scout new application opportunities and Customers • deal with and manage customers like system integrators and OEM’s • sales budget by market segments, product lines and area of responsibility; • develop and expand relationships with existing Customers; • build and manage Client relationships, including contract negotiations; • work as part of the global key accounts sales team to support local key accounts; • report, track and follow-up on contacts and projects using the company support tools; • attend business-specific fairs and exhibitions; • propose and implement market development activities in collaboration with the marketing department; • deal with the technical department for the development of new products and customized solutions. SKILLS Technical competence combined with sales experience, preferably within the hydraulic market. Knowledge of English and German language, as well as a track record in dealing with German and/or other DACH markets is preferential. The candidate we like to meet has 3-5 years Sales Experience, is curious, eager to learn and motivated by success and good results, which he/she achieves through strong team spirit, committed work and attention to details. Willingness to travel in order to visit existing and potential Customers. Very good knowledge of Office Package and flexible minded, a good communicator and “time manager”. The Company offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a challenging and stimulating environment represented by major industries and dealers on the territory, the European Head office is situated in Italy. Company Head Quarter: Area Emilia-Romagna How to apply for this position Please send your application, including your CV updated, a covering letter is appreciated also indicating your current salary, to our Senior Executive Consulting: Susanne Kristiansen - mail: s.kristiansen@kpconsulting.it All applicants in line with the “ideal candidate profile" will be contacted within (1) one week time by phone or for a first Skype Interview. K&P Consulting is a registered Company, Ref. No 39/0002041, K&P Consulting invites all candidates (Law 903/77) to read the privacy statement (Article 13 of Legislative Decree 196/2003) on the website www.kpconsulting.it ?