Team Leader Strategic Planning and Operations

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

The Strategic Planning and Operations Manager will be responsible for o drive efficient and effective logistics strategies, optimize supply chain operations, and ensure seamless distribution processes, enhancing overall business performance and customer satisfaction. This role will be responsible for a global, centralized team with a strategic vision of logistics that essentially deals with policies, procedures, and systems. Ensures the optimized delivery of the logistics function with lower stock levels for the required service levels, at the lowest possible operational cost. It is also responsible for the global reporting of the Logistics Function in the EDP group, including both financial reporting and SCIRF reporting. It has current functions and broader strategic planning functions. This team should be included in the GBS HUB, with some members in the regional spokes

What you will do:

Main responsibilities for the Strategic Planning and Operations Team:

• Local Tasks: Configures the MRP, incorporating BU's needs, lead-time characteristics, stock levels, and establishes net needs and the consequent purchasing plan;

• Logistics Operations Strategic Responsabilities:

 -Definition of Policies, Processes, and Systems;

 -Ensures global reporting on logistics activity, costs, SCIRF, Sustainability, and others;

 -Defines global criteria for contracting logistics and transport management operators;

• Strategic Planning Responsabilities:

-Establishes stock parameters based on, BU business plans, BU workplan, BU commercial forecast, and the service levels required by the BU's. Sets both SLA and RSLA with BU's;

o Drives innovation and promotes the application of specific algorithms within the MRP according to the nature of each supply need.

Employment type: Full Time

Work site: Hybrid Model

What are we looking for:

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree, master's in supply chain management preferred.

•Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management;

•Experience in strategic logistics planning and operations management;

•Experience in managing large-scale logistics projects and initiatives;

•Proficiency in logistics software, specifically SAP;

•Strong understanding of logistics and supply chain principles.

•Experience with data analysis and performance metrics.

•A proactive attitude and updated with technological and methodological trends in the sector, with the ability to apply these insights to drive organizational growth.

•Excellent leadership and team management abilities;

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

•Effective communication and negotiation skills;

•Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;

•Willingness to travel as needed;

•Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose[1].

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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