Supply Chain Operations Center Manager

The purpose of this position is to support Supply Chain Operations Manager to ensure the new Regional Supply Chain organization is meeting the Supply Chain requirements of the Divisions & CC’s. Managing the Supply Chain Operations Center supported by Regional Supply Chain Operations Manager and team members. Responsible for staffing, following-up, report and improve Supply Chain performance related to the SCOC operational performance. Be a positive leader committed to transforming Supply Chain into a competitive advantage for Epiroc and our valued customers.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the implementation and development of the centralized SCOC structure for Australia.
- Manage the Supply Chain Operations Center (SCOC) with employees located in Australia.
- Support CC Australia by following logistics principles, policies and processes of the Supply Chain organization.
- Support Regional Supply Chain Operations Manager to ensure the new SCOC setup is meeting the Supply Chain requirements of the Divisions & CC Australia within the SCOC area
- Demonstrated by performance of the 4 Top KPIs
- Availability, Transportation cost, Obsolescence and Inventory COGS %
- Support Regional Transportation Manager to ensure daily import/export operations in the SCOC region is performed in compliance with applicable trade laws and regulations.
- Raise compliance risks and concerns to Regional Transportation Manager, enabling corrective measures to be implemented.
- Close collaboration together with regional peers’ functions to secure monitoring and improvement activities where needed.
- Establish communication forums to connect to CC stakeholders.
- Communicate clearly, concisely and expeditiously both internally and externally in order to keep your team well informed and up to date in all areas of concern.
- Be an active contributor in evaluating and executing the Supply Chain strategy.

The SCOC Manager is responsible for:

- Order Fulfilment
- Inbound Replenishment
- Process Specialist
- Transport
- Warehouse Management
- Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with all functions for the good of Epiroc
- Business oriented and able to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem solving capability
- Openness to change and reactiveness
- Well organized and focused on continuous improvement - there is always a better way
- Strong Supply Chain orientation
- Presentation skills are a must
- Capability to support and teach at all levels
- Excellent planning and execution capabilities
- Passion and commitment towards the best interest of the company
- Ability to work in and manage a team
- Must be able to work and communicate well with all functions
- Must be able to drive actions and results within your own and other functions
- Ability to look for weaknesses in the total supply chain, propose solutions and implement chosen solutions monitoring the outcome
- Education & Experience:_

**Knowledge**:

- Minimum 5 Years of Supply Chain Experience
- Special Knowledge, Certification or Licenses in Supply Chain and/or Logistics an asset
- Good understanding of the ERP system landscape
- Skillful MS Office user (mainly Excel, Powerpoint & Word)
- Ability to give feedback and counsel employees as needed
- Thorough understanding of supply chain processes
- Thorough understanding of domestic and international sales order throughput processes
- Thorough understanding in logistic and distribution processes and compliance
- Strong English communication skills both verbal and written
- Additional Languages are preferred

**Formal Education Requirement**:

- Academic degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent experience.