Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager has the overall responsibility and ownership for the flow of products throughout the entirevalue chain - from our suppliers and manufacturers to our customers. You will drive growth and profitability by providing world-class supply chainperformance, continuous improvement of processes, automation, andcost-reduction initiatives.Your ability to think customer-first ensures the design and implementation ofsmart, digital and frictionless solutions exceeding our customers'expectations. You will also ensure that Peterson works with the best partners that share our vision of continuous improvement. 

Your primary responsibilities are to ensure that the products are delivered ontime and that materials and services are purchased at the best availableprices. In order to succeed in your job, you need to work closely with sales,finance and suppliers of raw materials and logistics.

You will further establish best-practice routines in Peterson by sharing your experience and knowledge with colleagues in Norway, Sweden and Denmark.

Main areas of responsibilities

• Lead Petersons work with developing an overall Supply Chain strategy
• Lead and develop the Supply Chain organization
• Ensure world-class operational performance (OTIF)
• Continuous improvement of the internal/external processes required for the purchasing of services and goods to support manufacturing
• Continual Improvement of the overall forecasting and planning systems though automation activities
• Identify and implement initiatives to minimize freight and warehousing costs
• Identify and implement KPI's and structures which encourages and rewards those that continuously move our company towards achieving our sustainability goals
• Be responsible that we are compliant to our safety first-principles
• Ensure that we comply with our quality standards
  

Qualifications

• Master's degree required
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a production company
• Experienced in ERP-systems (SAP)
• Experience in establishing a Supply Chain unit/department
• Advanced knowledge of Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent English and Norwegian, both written and verbal (or another Scandinavian language)

Personal qualifications

• Strong commercial, analytical and entrepreneurial instinct
• Strong leadership skills. Ability to create energy, enthusiasm and get people to work towards common goals
• Ability to identify business opportunities and rapidly ensure the realization of these
• Active problem solver with passion, grit and energy to succeed in a company that is in growth mode
• Strong communication skills. Ability to provide direct, transparent, and consistent information to relevant stakeholders in the value chain
• Strong work ethics - willingness to get your hands dirty and get things done
• Openness to, and the ability to deal with, rapid change in consumer behavior, market needs, and technology

We offer 

• We offer a central position with both exciting and versatile responsibilities in a rapidly growing multinational company
• A chance to be a part of a strong organization and management team 
  
• Top modern factory in Halden
  
•  Competitive salary and benefits package