Supply Chain Operational Excellence Project Coordinator

• 1 year contract to start with
• 40 hours per week
• Breda 1 or 2 days / Working from home

We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Operational Excellence Project Coordinator who enjoys challenges and is eager to learn and develop.

Description
The Operational Excellence Project Coordinator's core responsibilities are:
* Oversee and execute on various projects;
* Develop and maintain performance metrics that track improvements;
* support digital transformation;
* act as an OE role model.
The Operational Excellence Project Coordinator's will report to the Manager Enablement and will work together daily with the enablement team and other stakeholders overseeing and executing various projects within the OE strategy of the Global Distribution Hub EMEA organization.

Accountabilities
* Drive productivity initiatives within the Global Distribution Hub EMEA Organization.
* Develop/evolve and apply data tool set to analyze processes and realize improvements.
* Foster a culture of OE and Continuous Improvement.
* Anticipate change, initiate innovative Supply Chain concepts & services.

Responsibilities
* Leverage advanced analytics and visualization technologies.
* Manage and execute on established projects within the OE strategy.
* Support and guide yellow/green belt project implementations.
* Use a variety of data sources to blend, consolidate and analyze data for efficient delivery and reporting.
* Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving and process improvement workshops, such as Lessons Learned and Retrospectives (Fishbone / 5-Why).


Qualifications
The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of this position are typically acquired through the following combination of education, experience and knowledge, or the equivalent.

Minimum Requirements
* Master's degree or equivalent related to Supply Chain / Logistics, Business Administration, or Engineering & 2 years of directly related experience.
* Understanding of OE and LEAN principles.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
* Experience in working in an international environment, ability to liaise/communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Fluency in English, in both oral and written communication.

Preferred attributes
* Proven track record in LEAN management (Green Belt certified).
* Good understanding of GDP and pharmaceutical regulations.
* Solid understanding of warehouse operations and supply chain concepts.
* Experience with ERP systems and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau/Microsoft Power BI, Smartsheet or equivalent)

Competencies
* High learning agility, self-directed and results oriented.
* Analytical and strong conceptual thinking.
* Hands-on and pragmatic.
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, for multiple levels in organization, including presentations.
* Demonstrated capability to influence others to deliver results.