Senior Manager, International Supply Chain Integration

Job ID: 5371 

Alternate Locations: Belgium-East Flanders-Sint-Niklaas; Belgium-Flanders-Antwerp; Czech Republic-Usti nad Labem-Most; Germany-Bremen-Bremen; Germany-Hamburg-Hamburg; Germany-Lower Saxony-Zeven; Netherlands-North Holland-Amsterdam; Netherlands-South Holland-Hillegom; Spain-Catalonia-Barcelona; Spain-Catalonia-Malgrat de Mar; United Kingdom-England-Birmingham; United Kingdom-England-Lichfield 

Location - one of the following: Belgium – Sint-Niklaas, Czech – Most, Germany – Bremen area (Zeven), Netherlands – Amsterdam area (Hillegom), Spain – Barcelona area (Malgrat de Mar), UK – Birmingham area (Lichfield) 

Reports to: Vice President, SC Integration

Contract type: Permanent

Your Role & Team in a Nutshell

As a Senior Manager, International Supply Chain Integration, you will act as the strategic link between Central Supply Chain and Newell’s business segments, ensuring that manufacturing and distribution capabilities are embedded in business and product strategies. You’ll represent the voice of operations in cross-functional discussions, particularly around new product development and strategic planning. You’ll work independently, while collaborating closely with plant managers and international supply chain stakeholders.

We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Align business and supply chain strategies, ensuring manufacturing and distribution capabilities are considered from the outset in the key business activities
• Represent manufacturing and distribution operations in cross-functional meetings related to strategy and new product development.
• Build strong relationships with plant managers, supply chain leaders, and senior stakeholders across functions (incl. Marketing, Finance, R&D) .
• Drive unified execution of strategic initiatives by championing the alignment between business segments and Global Supply Chain.
• Champion operational readiness in innovation and go-to-market initiatives.
• Assist in cost optimisation efforts through VAVE/COVE and providing communication and activity coordination.
• Support S&OP processes, identifying risks and ensuring alignment across functions.
• Promote collaboration and accountability, by providing clarification of roles and responsibilities across teams.
• Use data and insights to influence decisions and improve supply chain performance.

What You’ll Need

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain roles, including manufacturing leadership.
• Proven track record in cross-functional programme or project management.
• Experience with P&L ownership and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with VAVE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) and strategic sourcing.
• Willing to travel internationally approx. 20% of the time.

Your advantage:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in global or international supply chain environments.
• Ability to influence across all levels of the organisation.
• Comfortable working independently and managing ambiguity.
• Strong analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making.

What You Gain

Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.

Join us and benefit from:

• Flexible hybrid working system (on average 3 days in the office and 2 days at home p.w.)
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
• Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
• Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
• Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
• Global Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well-being at work and beyond
• Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster an inclusive culture
• Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership

Are you interested?

If so, please click on “Apply Now” on this site and upload your CV in English.

If your application is shortlisted, our recruiter will invite you for an initial phone interview.

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