Tolling operations lead the EMEA

We are now seeking our next Tolling Operations Lead EMEA, Nouryon Performance Formulations in Stenungsund to lead our tolling (contract manufacturing) operation in the region. In this role, you will be responsible for running the monthly supply-planning process, translate the demand- and capacity situation into planning strategies as well as to work out appropriate planning parameters together with tolling coordinators to meet customer demand and optimize inventory and capacity utilization. You will be required to balance working capital with business demands and keep a longer-term view of the capacity in the tolling operations.
Main responsibilities
In the role as Tolling Operation Lead, you will run the Integrated Business Planning process with the output of production plans that satisfy the customer demand at lowest possible cost, within the time horizon 24 months. The position requires both a deep knowledge about planning, products, customers and production assets, but also a high level of people management due to the large number of collaboration-partners and the management of the tolling coordinators
Responsible for the monthly Tolling Site Management Review for EMEA (Getting capacity info, run and analyze capacity scenarios, prepare supply reports, execute and document Supply Meetings). Ensures there are no capacity or other challenges in the 3-24month horizon from tolling operations.
Responsible for managing the 0-3-month horizon of tolling operations in coordination with the tolling coordinators. Also, taking supply related decisions where needed in consultation with the stakeholders. Moreover, responsible for maintaining the correct stocking policies in SAP in line with business targets. Key responsibility to ensure no business interruptions caused by tolling operations
Translates demand and capacity situation into strategies for scheduling and keeps SAP-master data updated with strategy-information.
Tracks departmental KPIs and ensures action plans are in place to maintain the required level of performance
Maintains the planning control parameters and review them periodically based on data analysis. Ensures BOMs, Recipes, vendor info, pricing info etc is maintained for all the tollers/vendors
Coordinates schedulers, tolling coordinators, logistics, and sales/csr to resolve availability issues that have been escalated.
Provides direction to the tolling coordinators on day to day issues as well as the development of skillset within the team. Exerts influence in the matrix organizational setup. Acts as a backup in case of no available resources.
Follows up and implement actions to improve inventory as well as delivery performance.
Proposes improvements to the supply planning, scheduling and tolling processes as well as ensures adherence to the processes
Ensure processes are documented and continuous improvement focus in maintained within the tolling operations
Review performance of tollers on a regular frequency while keeping track of their KPIs
Supports new tolling initiatives as the supply manager for the tollers.
Participate in different improvement projects

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in SCM, Logistics or Materials Management with at least 5 years’ experience in Logistics or Planning
One (1+) years in Chemical Manufacturing preferred
CPIM and Six Sigma Certifications a plus
Proven working knowledge of material usage, transportation, logistics and planning systems
Experience in managing teams
Fluent in written and spoken English. More languages preferred.
Good IT knowledge, SAP preferred. Proficient in Excel
Service-oriented and a problem solver and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment

To be successful in this position we believe that you have a high social competence, high customer focus and the ability to build successful and long-term relationships. You are confident in your own expertise and deliver results while maintaining a high quality in your work. You also possess the ability to work efficiently and you know how to prioritize in your daily work.
Why join us?
Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety, and collaboration? Do you want to grow together with a company that is forward-looking and continuously improving how they work? Our employees have ideas on how to build a sustainable future and the drive and passion to realize them. They believe that building long-term relationships and integrity are keys to success. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. We offer you countless career opportunities. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
Additional information
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Tolling Manager Performance Formulations and based in Stenungsund, Sweden.
Please apply via our online recruitment system with an uploaded job specific resume and cover letter. We do not accept applications via e-mail, these applications will be disregarded.
For additional information about the vacancy please contact Ijaz Goher, Tolling Manager Performance Formulations +1 312 806 9249.
For information about the recruitment process or your application, please contact Wictoria Majstrand, HR Business Partner +46 709 577 646
For unions related questions please contact:
Akademikerklubben, Anna-Lena Palm, +46 733 855 113
Unionen, Linda Schiötz, +46 303 853 62
If you have any general questions or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com
The application process
After the closing date, we will start the selection process.
In our first selection we thoroughly go through all the applications. If your skills and qualifications match the profile we are looking for, you will be invited to an initial phone interview that takes approximately 30 minutes. If you proceed in our selection process we invite you to a face-to-face interview that takes about 1,5 hours. There you will meet with the recruiter and the hiring manager.
In addition to this interview, you will be asked to conduct a problem-solving test and a personality analysis. We will discuss the results during the interview.
We look forward to your application!
We kindly ask you as an internal candidate to apply with your Nouryon email.