Head of Supply Chain Iberia

Do you want to develop your career in the Leading Company in Renal Patient Care? Fresenius Medical Care, a leading company in the sector, with more than 25 years of experience, is looking for an experienced Supply Chain professional, with a Minimum +5 Years of experience in Medical Device/Pharma Logistics.

We are lookign for a Management local Supply Chain Operations (Spain and Portugal) according Global strategy, internal processes and procedures.

We are looking for professionals who share our values and our mission, to provide the best possible care to our patients, offering our products and services of the highest quality and excellence.

Task:

• Responsible for all local Logistics activities (Warehouse Management, Transportation, Planning, Replenishment to the Clinics, etc) 
• Focusing on improvement on all local Logistics operations.
• Actively involve in Logistics 3PL and Provider relationship management.
• Coordinate and lead local S4H implementation, rollout and stabilization project in local markets under scope.
• Lead Local Supply Chain projects to drive expanded capabilities, improve the efficiency of existing processes and enable cost reduction. 
• Systematic review of all inventories and stock levels.
• Responsible for local Supply Chain KPIs  
• Responsible for Logistics Budget in addition, open to financial improvement, standardized and cost transparent. 
• Lead monthly Sales & Operations (S&OP) process within the company, 
• Participate demand and budget planning meetings with sales, marketing, financial control teams to analyse forecasts, 
• Ensuring compliance with Local & Global guidelines and responsible of local and Global Quality management (GDP/ADR etc) 
• Create and maintain teamwork and team spirit in the local logistic team. 
• Secure Logistics employees’ occupational health and Safety regulations within company 
• Represent company against local Logistics state authorities.  
• Coordinate information flow with Global Supply Chain Function, Business and other vertical functions.

Training and Education:

Would be an asset vocational training, university degree, PhD, MBA, specialized further education etc.

Professional experience (in years):

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in managing Supply Chain in the Spain and Portugal (additional knowledge of Portugal processes will be considered an advantage), in a department of an internationally operating corporation, with experience in S4H implementation, rollout and development.

Personal competencies:

• Would be an asset Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business Administration or similar 
• Minimum +5 Years of experience in Medical Device/Pharma Logistics. 
• Excellent communication skills with strong intercultural skills and understanding, linked to Finance and Business.  
• Very high social competence paired with persuasiveness and self-confidence, high level of energy and positivity  
• Self-organized, accountable, target oriented with strong analytical skills with ability to work in a fast-paced-environment. 
• Fluent in Spanish and English, both written and spoken. Portuguese positive to have.
• SAP APO knowledge would be advantage Strong initiative and self-motivation to proactively lead and manage processes and projects from start to finish;
• Focused on delivering measurable results and maintaining high-quality standards throughout tasks and initiatives;
• Demonstrates a proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership, identify opportunities for improvement, and offer effective solutions;
• Committed to continuous professional growth and the enhancement of skills to stay ahead of Supply Chain trends;
• Ability to build cooperative relationships and effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels and from all involved departments, including within the global organization of FME and externals (local and regional levels);
• Adaptable and open to change, proactivity, with a positive attitude toward new challenges and opportunities;
• Communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly, resolve conflicts constructively, and influence others in a professional and persuasive manner.

Functional knowledge

• Practical knowledge of Iberia Supply Chain Operations, requirements, procedures and stakeholders. Additional knowledge of EU road transport will be considered an advantage, as sea freight transport as well.

IT skills

• Would be an asset strong MS Office skills; mainly Excel, Projects and BI’s
• Would be an asset experience with other relevant software (TMS, WMS, MM), with ability to learn new software applications and programs, will be considered an advantage.

Languages

• Would be an asset excellent written and spoken Spanish and English; additional languages are welcome, mainly Portuguese.

Special personal requirements:

• Occasional willingness to travel

At Fresenius Medical Care we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply for the vacant position as Head Supply Chain Iberia in the Supply Chain Operations department. You may be the right candidate. We look forward to seeing you!

Come be part of this team and help us fulfil our mission: Creating a future worth living. For all patients. All over the world. Every day.

In accordance with Organic Law 3/2007, of 22 March, FME has set itself the objective of promoting the effective application of the principle of equality between men and women, avoiding any type of labour discrimination based on sex, thus guaranteeing the same opportunities for entry. Likewise, we promote diversity, rejecting any type of discrimination for reasons of race, sex, functional diversity, religion, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other personal or social condition, and we are committed to building an inclusive and enriching environment