Manager Operational Excellence
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Tilburg
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Fulltime
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About us
Established in 2011, Samsung SDS Smart Logistics (part of the Korean multinational Samsung Group) is one of the fastest growing logistics service providers in the world and specializes in innovative logistics services by developing and applying optimized solutions and providing SCM consultancy to customers based on their own Cello platform. The company is active worldwide in 40 countries employing more than 4.500 logistics experts.
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Purpose of the job
- Set-up Operational Excellence as a discipline in SDS
- Develop Operational Excellence program for Samsung SDS warehouse sites, choose facilitating methods like Lean SixSigma, evaluation metrics and site assessment tool
- Embed into contract logistics operations by site evaluation, change management, training program and local champions
- Benchmark best practices inside and outside SDS, document as smart solution and make business case for future or instant implementation
- Lead continuous improvement programs including investment proposal & budget control
- Support site operations management in case of critical situations; able to lead site turnaround
- Lead or support initial stage of new strategic projects
- Support coordination with site & country management, with departments in (regional) headquarter, report to EU board
- Support EU wide operations talent pool program
- Build-up relationship network in Operational Excellence community
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Profile
For this role we are looking for a Manager with experience in contract logistics operations and logistics development. Preferably has background in Operational Excellence at a logistics service provider.
To be successful it is important to be result-oriented, have strong communication and persuasion skills. Self-starter with structured work approach, ability to oversee wide scope. Easily connecting to other people. Perseverance and imperturbability to reach goals in complex and challenging working environment.
We are looking for an employee with:
- Bachelor/Master degree in Logistics/SCM/Engineering
- Experience in contract logistics operations, warehousing & transport management
- Leadership potential and experience as program or project manager
- Track record with continuous improvement
- Expert in Lean Six Sigma or prepared to study
- A proficient level of English
- Experience with WMS / TMS and ERP systems
- Good MS Office skills
- Open to other cultures and social environments
- Able to travel within EU region
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Benefits
A competitive compensation and benefits package.
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Come join us!
If this role matches your profile and you are ambitious to work for a dynamic and challenging company, please send your CV and motivation letter.
