SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR - TATABÁNYA PLANT

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Tatabánya
AGC Automotive Europe
Supply Chain

Make Your Mark Every Day

At AGC, you change the world with innovative materials, technology and solutions. Working closely in an inclusive and international team, your ideas and expertise take on new value. And following the highest performance and ethical standards, the challenges you overcome will improve daily life for millions of people.
 
Make your career an everyday essential part of the world
100
More than 100 sites
throughout Europe.
13,000
13,000 employees at the service
of our customers
Building and Automotive
Glass supplier to building,
automotive, solar and high-tech sectors

What if your
next job was about...

Our Tatabánya plant is a cornerstone of our Automotive division, producing high-quality glass for the world's leading car manufacturers. We are looking for a strategic and experienced Supply Chain Director to lead our supply chain operations and contribute to our continued success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Supply Chain Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain strategy for the Tatabánya plant. You will oversee all operations, including procurement, production planning, inventory management, and logistics, to maximize overall efficiency and productivity.
  • Performance and Process Optimization: Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs). You will lead continuous improvement initiatives by designing, transforming, and implementing processes to achieve strategic goals and reduce costs.
  • Lean Methodologies: Actively drive and implement Lean activities (such as Kaizen, 5S) across the supply chain department to foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Capacity and Resource Planning: Take full responsibility for the plant's short- and long-term capacity planning, ensuring that all resources are aligned with business demands and production targets.
  • Team Development and Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team. You will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and proactivity to meet the demanding pace of the automotive industry.
  • Stakeholder and Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers. You will also collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, particularly the Sales and Operations teams, to ensure a seamless and reliable value chain.

Are you the perfect match ?

Requirements

  • Educational Background: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related engineering field.
  • Professional Experience: A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in a supply chain or logistics leadership role, gained within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Direct experience in the automotive industry is mandatory.
  • Language Skills: Fluency in English is mandatory for this role. Proficiency in Hungarian is a significant advantage and is strongly recommended for effective collaboration with the local team.
  • Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in modern supply chain principles (S&OP, inventory control, logistics management) and a strong knowledge of automotive industry quality techniques and tools (e.g., 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP).
  • IT and Analytical Skills: Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP experience is highly valued) and advanced user-level skills in MS Office, particularly strong Excel capabilities for analysis and reporting.
  • Leadership Qualities: Exceptional leadership and people management skills, combined with a results-oriented, strategic mindset and excellent problem-solving and negotiation capabilities.