Organization
Our client, Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions (SMS) is a business area within the Sandvik Group (listed on the Nasdaq in Stockholm) and a global market-leading manufacturer of tools, tooling systems, metal powder and services that optimize machining operations such as turning, milling, and drilling. The business area segment holds several market-leading brands for its metal-cutting offering which operate independently from each other: Sandvik Coromant, Seco, Walter and Dormer Pramet.
Part of SMS is the SMS Logistics organization: a distribution network around the world with five Distribution Centers globally.
In 2022 the European Distribution Center in Den Hoorn was opened. A 15.000m2 warehouse, where over 100.000 different tools and tooling systems are stored to be distributed all over the world. This site employs about 260 employees of which approximately 80 temporary staff.
For SMS Logistics, we are searching for a Logistics Head of Region Europe, who will also serve as the site manager for the Distribution Center in Den Hoorn (ZH).
Main goal of the position
In this role you take the responsibility to lead, optimize, and continuously improve logistics operations to support the organization's objectives, meet customer needs, and drive sustainable success in the European region.
The position
As Logistics Head of Region Europe you combine the following aspects in your role:
- developing and implementing the logistics strategy for the Europe region in alignment with the overall company goals: analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities for optimization, and ensuring efficient operations;
- manage day-to-day logistics operations. Streamline processes to optimize resource utilization and secure that activities are aligned with other business processes within SMS Logistics. You are responsible for supervising the maintenance and the total premises of the European DC;
- managing and leading a team of professionals at the European DC: providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure the team meets its objectives and delivers high-quality results and maintains a competitive advantage for the SMS Divisions in line with the Sandvik Core Values. As the Head of the European Region you are expected, with your local management team, to drive engagement, inclusion, feeling of belonging and a can-do-culture around all employees on site;
- developing and managing budgets for logistics operations in the European region. Responsible for controlling costs, optimize spending, and deliver results within budgetary constraints;
- driving key performance indicators and metrics to track the performance of logistics operations: regularly monitor these metrics, analyze performance data, and identify areas for improvement;
- collaborating closely with the divisions within Sandvik Machining Solutions and the internal organization to ensure alignment, provided services and coordination for the European region;
- driving a continuous improvement culture, including initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline processes within the logistics operations;
- ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards related to logistics and transportation: identifying and mitigating risks associated with logistics operations, such as supply chain disruptions or regulatory changes;
- responsible for securing QHSE and alignment with our client’s company policy;
- developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and other external partners: negotiate contracts, evaluate vendor performance, and ensure SLA’s are met.
Your profile
Great value is placed on your strong leadership skills. By demonstrating a clear vision, empowering team members in taking ownership of their roles and responsibilities to foster a sense of autonomy, accountability, and creativity within the team.
You have a strong drive to deliver results and to drive people engagement. With solid warehouse management capabilities, analytical thinking, decision making, and a problem-solving attitude, you influence and promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvements.
You also bring:
- a bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration, or equivalent knowledge gained from previous assignments within leadership and people management;
- you have at least ten years of relevant working experience and you have in depth and up-to-date knowledge of supply chains (especially warehousing) and market trends;
- as our client operates in a global environment, you need excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing. Communication skills in Dutch is an advantage.
Procedure
There will be several interview rounds with representatives from Lodiers & Partners and with our client. A personality questionnaire (Lumina) is part of this procedure. An assessment center and/or presentation of a business case could also be part of this.
Contact
For more information or to submit your application, please contact Karin Benning at benning@lodiersenpartners.nl or +31 (0)6 - 30 14 85 14.
