Job ID

30998

Global Supply Chain Excellence Engineer (F/M/X)

Regular

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Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

As a Global Supply Chain Excellence Engineer, you will lead SC excellence competitiveness programs and ensure that focus and balance remain between customer needs, harmonization requirements, quality, and efficiency. You will work with several other departments (i.e. Purchasing, Sales, Legal, Manufacturing) and manage complex interdisciplinary projects to drive profitable, sustainable growth and productivity.

The Global Supply Chain Excellence Engineer will be part of the Global SC Excellence Group and will report to the Global Supply Chain Excellence and Quality Manager. The team consists of 4 persons and is integrated in the supply chain organization of the Global Business Unit Soda Ash Derivatives.

You will be accountable for:

Leading and deploying various competitiveness and service delivery projects globally and ensuring the deployment among reference sites.

Harmonizing best practices for site logistics among the Soda Ash Derivatives plants and functioning as SPOC for physical extensions and setup of terminal/warehouse/tolling network to support the business growth.

Providing training, advice and support for Supply Chain organization and participating in projects managed by other functions (Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing,…) impacting the SC processes.

Creating, maintaining, and revising the physical site logistics layout and workflow including bulk loading, packaging equipment, and warehouse storage.

Understanding and advising on applicable laws and internal and external regulations (in exchange with other stakeholders).

Developing the detailed design of the Supply Chain processes and actively research and study innovations and new concepts, as well as assessing their applicability for the SC processe

We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working model. Most traveling (15%) will be to the different business sites and is part of the role.

About you

Successfully completed master’s degree in field of supply chain management (SCM), engineering, economics or equivalent.

Several years of experience in a supply chain domain with handling and storing of premium products (i.e. food or pharma) is a bonus.

Competencies:

Basic understanding of statistics and statistical analysis as well as analytical thinking skills

Fluent English skills, need to communicate with colleagues across the geographical landscape (Europe, LATAM, APAC, NAFTA)

IT knowledge (experience in ERP/SAP) and statistical Lean 6 Sigma (green or black belt) would be a bonus

Behaviors:

A high degree of independence in the elaboration and development of new concepts and projects

Collaborative as well as open and transparent communication

Ability to influence in a regional and global environment with strategic thinking skills

Agile and proactive approach towards projects and ability to learn new concepts, utilize new tools (i.e. software) and implement them

About the pay and benefits

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the German base pay reasonably expected for this role is € 76.500 to € 104.000, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives. The salary is also based on the country where you work, the salary mentioned above is based on working in Germany.

Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.

Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.

Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.

At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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Job ID

30998

Regular