Supply Chain Leadership

Supply Chain Leadership

DSJ Global: Your Leading Partner for Supply Chain Leadership Talent

DSJ Global is a leading talent partner delivering mid-senior end-to-end supply chain talent. We help secure business-critical professionals through permanent, contract, and multi-hire recruitment in Supply Chain Leadership.

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Supply Chain Leadership Jobs

VP of Supply Chain

DSJ Global has partnered with an industrial machinery manufacturing organization within the Tampa Bay area, to locate a VP of Supply Chain. With this opportunity, you'll step into a dynamic role where you'll oversee and manage the complete Supply Chain operations, from planning and purchasing to materials management and inbound logistics. You'll be at the helm of creating and implementing innovative policies, procedures, and objectives that align with corporate vision. This role also gives you the chance to spearhead new product development and recommend game-changing improvements in supply chain and product development processes, driving growth into new market segments and verticals. Lead the charge in supplier sourcing and development while building strong interdepartmental relationships. You'll also manage and monitor funds for all commodities, ensuring we stay on track financially. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support the corporate objectives. Foster relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure the reliability and quality of sourced materials. Implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and improve supply chain performance. Collaborate with other departments such as Production, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction. Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. Utilize data and technology to drive efficiency and innovation within the supply chain. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain management within the industrial manufacturing sector, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Strong understanding of supply chain principles, including procurement, production planning, logistics, and inventory management. Proven ability to develop and implement strategic supply chain initiatives that drive business success. Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency in supply chain software and technologies. Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

US$190000 - US$240000 per year
Tampa
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Head of Global Supply Chain

My client, a Global Security Tech company, are looking for a new Global Head of Supply Chain, based in Munich. Key responsibilities include: - Drive continuous improvement in supply chain visibility, agility, and resilience using data analysis and performance metrics. - Lead the implementation and optimisation of the SAP ERP system, collaborating with IT and external consultants. - Develop and execute the overall supply chain strategy. - Support logistics for new product launches, inventory maintenance, manufacturing, shipping, delivery, and returns. - Maintain detailed records, generate reports, and create presentations to inform management. - Lead a global supply chain team in Germany and internationally. - Build relationships with internal teams and external partners, including suppliers and distributors. - Interpret legal documents such as contracts and import/export agreements. - Understand accounting and finance principles related to supply chain management. - Collaborate with diverse teams to identify and solve problems. - Define key supply chain KPIs and suggest process improvements. - Identify bottlenecks and implement timely solutions. - Work with finance, sales, procurement, and manufacturing to select the best vendors and distributors. - Propose and implement ERP interface solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy. - Monitor and report changes in sales forecasts, budgets, business strategies, and capacity loads. - Manage demand and supply planning cycles, optimising material loads across international production sites. - Utilise best practices to plan, manage, and control S&OP to align with commercial, finance, and production plans. - Review and act on supply chain KPIs. Desired qualifications include: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field; Master's preferred. 8-10 years of supply chain management experience, including 5 years in a leadership role. - Proven success in implementing supply chain strategies in an international environment. - Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organisational levels. - Excellent knowledge of procurement, logistics, inventory management, and production planning. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data analysis tools. Expertise in SAP. - Solid business acumen and ability to quickly establish trust with internal customers. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in German and English; additional languages are a plus. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCP) is a plus. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required. If you think you fit the bill, please send your CV!

Negotiable
Munich
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EMIEA Logistics Manager

Title: Seeking a Global Logistics Manager in Zurich for the Pharmaceutical Industry Our client, a leading player in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking to hire an experienced and dynamic Global Logistics Manager. As part of their ongoing expansion plans, our client requires someone with extensive experience who can manage end-to-end logistics operations. Job Summary: The ideal candidate will lead and oversee global logistics operations ensuring compliance with regulations while managing all aspects from planning through execution within budgetary constraints. The successful applicant must have excellent leadership qualities that enable them to work collaboratively across departments including procurement, production teams as well as external stakeholders such as freight forwarders or customs agents. Key Responsibilities: - Develop strategies that ensure timely delivery of goods. - Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements related to shipping hazardous materials globally. - Manage relationships with suppliers/vendors/customs authorities/freight carriers etc - Evaluate transportation options/alternatives based on cost/benefit analysis - Provide guidance/training/governance around distribution policies/procedures Qualifications required: - Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in Supply Chain Management/Business Administration /Logistics - Minimum 8 years' experience working at management level handling End-to End supply chain/logistics functions preferably within Chemical/pharmaceutical sector Skills Required: - Strong analytical skills combined with attention detail/timelines/schedules/costings/risk assessments - Excellent communication/presentation/negotiation/influencing skills both internally and externally especially cross-functional collaboration & stakeholder engagement If you are interested in this challenging opportunity where no two days are alike then please apply today!

Negotiable
Zurich
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Supply Planning DIrector

Title: Supply Planning Director - Exciting Opportunity in the Pharmaceutical Sector! Introductory paragraph: DSJ Global is seeking a dynamic and experienced Supply Planning Director for our client, an established pharmaceutical company based in Visp. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or higher education level - At least 10 years of experience working within supply planning management roles - Proven track record of successful implementation and execution of E2E processes Responsibilities: As the Supply Planning Director, you will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams to ensure effective inventory control while reducing costs through efficient production scheduling. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with stakeholders across different departments such as procurement, manufacturing operations and logistics to achieve business objectives. Skills: The ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise on various skills including but not limited to; -Supply chain optimisation. -Materials requirements planning (MRP). -Capacity utilisation strategies that foster cost-effective production methodologies. -Lead-time reduction techniques If your passion lies in providing strategic direction towards operational excellence by enhancing organisational efficiencies then apply now!

Negotiable
Visp
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EMEA Logistics Director

Title: EMEA Logistics Director - Lead the Way in MedTech Introductory paragraph: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our client, one of the leading companies in medical manufacturing. As their new EMEA Logistics Director, you will be responsible for developing and implementing logistics strategies across multiple countries within Europe. Key Responsibilities: - Develop end-to-end (E2E) supply chain solutions that optimise efficiency - Oversee transportation management operations throughout all stages of product distribution - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing Operations as well as Customer Service Representatives. - Ensure compliance with local regulations while maintaining high levels of quality control standards Qualifications Required : 1. International Logistics Expertise : The ideal candidate must possess an extensive knowledge base on international logistics practices such as customs requirements from different regions where we operate. 2. Business Acumen : A bachelor's degree or higher is required along with demonstrable experience managing budgets at departmental level . 3.Strategic Planning Abilities : Ability to develop plans using critical thinking skills; identify problems/issues/risks/opportunities/challenges ;and implement effective solutions effectively 4.Excellent Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal communication abilities both verbally and written form . Fluency In other European languages would also be advantageous given this role's pan-European remit 5.Collaboration And Team Building Capability: Demonstrated ability lead multi-disciplinary team members towards common goals ,effectively delegate tasks whilst ensuring accountability among his/her direct reports 6.Medical Device Experience Or Relevant Industry Background : Experience working specifically within Medical Devices field could give candidates added advantage but not necessarily essential provided they have relevant industry background

Negotiable
Belgium
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Supply Chain Director - Nordics

Supply Chain Director Nordics- Denmark Our Client is a leading player in the Food and Beverage industry. With a strong commitment to quality and innovation, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Director to drive excellence in our supply chain operations. As the Supply Chain Director, you will play a crucial role in optimizing and enhancing our end-to-end supply chain processes. Based in Denmark you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire supply chain function, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Leadership: - Develop and execute strategic initiatives to optimize the supply chain and enhance overall operational efficiency. - Collaborate with senior leadership to align supply chain strategies with overall business objectives. 2. End-to-End Supply Chain Management: - Oversee procurement, production planning, logistics, and distribution to ensure seamless operations. - Implement best practices to improve inventory management and reduce lead times. 3. Supplier Management: - Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain. - Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve favourable agreements. 4. Continuous Improvement: - Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement measures to enhance supply chain performance. - Utilize data analytics and KPIs to monitor and measure supply chain effectiveness. 5. Risk Management: - Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address supply chain disruptions. - Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree is a plus. - Proven experience in supply chain management, preferably within the Food and Beverage industry or FMCG. - Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - In-depth knowledge of supply chain principles, logistics, and procurement processes. - Familiarity with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in data analysis tools. How to Apply: If interested please apply below!

Negotiable
Copenhagen
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Supply Chain Manager

DSJ Global are searching for a Supply Chain Manager to come in, and establish a central supply chain function across this client's multiple business units. With investment backing from a parent organization with an enviable track-record in the market, this organisation has grown from strength-to-strength acquiring multiple entities across Europe and the USA. The right candidate will have a passion for change management, bringing together these multiple 'local businesses' to grow a more 'mature', 'synergised' organisation - rolling out group-wide processes and best practices. Responsibilities Define and roll-out a Global Supply Chain strategy across the existing entities. Form a central, group-wide supply chain function, establishing best practices across planning, procurement/sourcing, inventory management and logistics/transportation Lead the business through consolidation of multiple tools/systems (e.g. ERP Systems), ensuring definition and adoptions is optimized from a supply chain perspective Drive performance through development of new KPI Dashboards across the entire supply chain network, using these to achieve operational excellence Change Management: Create and optimize processes across all the international location, ensuring successful adoption and long-term implementation by working together with the local entities Optimize the group sourcing strategy, overseeing supplier performance, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management Increase cross-functional visibility and collaboration to drive performance improvements across lead time, cost, on-time delivery etc Skills/Experience Required Experience overseeing the end-to-end supply chain, including Supply Planning, Procurement, Inventory Management and Logistics Ability to work on-site Fluency in English is required Ability to manage international teams, fostering a global supply chain culture across multiple locations (which have traditionally worked separately) Passion for change management: Able to clearly articulate strategic vision to both junior and senior stakeholders across different business functions Capable of working in a technical/engineering environment (experience in high-mix manufacturing environments could be beneficial) What's great about this role? Transformative: Joining the business at a time where Supply Chain (and the establishment of a global function) is a huge value-driver for the organisation Autonomous: Green light from board and upper management for real structural change across the business + investment from the group level to make it happen Interesting: Market-leading product in this environment, ready for huge increases in volume and scale Connected: Part of a wider global network, consisting of multiple different entities and with backing from investors with a strong-track record

Negotiable
Bishop's Stortford
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Supply Chain & Distribution Director

DSJ Global are representing an automotive supplier, for both OEM and Aftermarket, who are continuing their growth journey in Europe, after multiple strategic acquisitions. With huge growth plans for the next 5 years, leveraging their strong product position in the market, they're currently searching for a Global Supply Chain Director to establish a central supply chain function across all the regional business units, and develop a consolidate digital landscape (ERP, WMS, TMS) across the group. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute supply chain strategies that align with the company's overall objectives and market dynamics. Lead and manage a high-performing supply chain team, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to ensure optimal performance and professional development. Drive process improvements, streamline operations, and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and minimize costs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Sales, to optimize supply chain processes and ensure alignment of activities. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and partners to ensure the availability of quality materials, timely delivery, and competitive pricing. Monitor and analyse supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to address any bottlenecks or issues. Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and capitalize on opportunities for operational optimization. Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and quality standards in the supply chain. Qualifications: Balance of experience both in overseeing manufacturing business, as well as downstream/distribution-focussed business. Automotive, or similar industry experience would be beneficial. Track-record of leading Supply Chain organisations through new system implementations. In-depth knowledge of supply chain management principles, best practices, and industry trends. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and drive process improvements. Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels. Proficient in supply chain software systems, ERP systems, and other relevant tools. Fluency in English is essential. Need to be able to travel globally. Benefits: Competitive compensation package. Fully remote work arrangement, allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Opportunity to work with a global team of professionals in a dynamic and inclusive environment. Professional development and growth opportunities. How to Apply: If you are interested in this opportunity, or any other potential roles that may be available to you, apply below for a confidential discussion, or contact me directly on +44 203 7588932

Negotiable
England
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Production Supervisor

A leading paper company is seeking a Production Supervisor to join their team near Lake Norman, North Carolina! As the Production Supervisor, you'll oversee team members and shift leads, plan and assign work to achieve production quotas, and promote a positive work environment. Additionally, you'll make recommendations for process improvement and execute continuous improvement objectives. If you're a production professional looking for your next great opportunity to make an impact, please apply today. Key Responsibilities Lead a team of +/- 40 individuals to reach production targets in a safe and healthy manufacturing environment. Accountable for shift production, product quality, employee safety, and machine uptime by directly engaging with your team and working cross-functionally with other departments. Improve efficiency, productivity and reduce waste to achieve set targets. Create positive employee relations through training, coaching, and disciplinary action. Requirements 2+ years of experience leading a team in a manufacturing facility. Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and complete projects. High school diploma or equivalent required, additional education a plus Pulp and paper experience a plus If you are a production leader ready to further your career in manufacturing, please apply today!

US$70000 - US$75000 per annum
Charlotte
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Procurement Manager

Lead the category management for large global categories: market intelligence, developing category strategy, and development of "go to market" strategies. Establish strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and assume full responsibility for meeting business needs by: interpreting spends, category planning, market knowledge, and development of souring strategies. Support the development of sourcing and category work plans. Negotiate the best overall commercial arrangements with suppliers. Has responsibility for the development and evaluation of market strategies for global categories. Achieve creative commercial outcomes through negotiation and planning. Reports process against global sourcing goals to initiate change, coordinate supplier development strategies, always prove potential for improvement, and coordinate supplier development strategies.

US$110001 - US$130000 per year
Manhattan
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Logistics Manager

As a Logistics Manager, you will play a key role in optimizing our client's supply chain operations. Based in their Breda office, you will oversee all aspects of logistics, including transportation, inventory management, and distribution. Responsibilities: Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize logistics operations and improve efficiency. Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure timely delivery of materials and components. Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels and develop strategies to minimize stockouts while optimizing inventory turnover. Transportation: Coordinate domestic and international transportation activities, including freight forwarding, customs clearance, and shipping documentation. Warehousing: Manage warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and order fulfillment, to ensure accurate and efficient handling of goods. Cost Management: Monitor logistics costs and identify opportunities for cost savings through process improvements and negotiations with suppliers. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal performance and productivity. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field. Proven experience in logistics management (5+ years). Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience managing teams and driving results in a fast-paced environment. Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Proficiency in logistics software and tools, such as ERP systems, warehouse management systems, and transportation management systems. Fluency in English, French and Dutch.

Negotiable
Breda
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Supply Chain & Logistics Manager (M/F/D)

My client, a Global Oil & Gas Conglomerate, are looking for a Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to support with growth and integration of the company, at their site in Hamburg, Germany. The ideal candidate will have: 15+ years experience in Oil & Gas 5+ years experience in a management position within Supply Chain Fluency in English & German Relevant Business/Supply Chain Degree The candidate is responsible for: Overseeing company inventory and product balances. Producing weekly and monthly forecasts based on production and customer demand. Act as liaison between departments for inventory management, product movement, and safety. Negotiating contracts with road and rail haulers and rolling stock providers. Managing contracts and performance of logistics providers. Coordinating refinery-wide material evacuation. Utilising proprietary software for reporting and forecasting. Ensuring seamless flow of customer accounts and load IDs. Optimising logistics provision for cost efficiency. Providing monthly performance reports. Managing logistics team, including training and development. Maintaining strong relationships with Commercial organisation. Implementing internal controls for operational risk management. If you have 15+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas Industry and are excited to join a rapidly growing company then this is your chance!

Negotiable
Hamburg
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The Impact of Flexible Working

โ€‹Assessing the adoption of flexible working in the supply chain industrySince its introduction to the masses, flexible working has revolutionized the world of employment.As the demand for supply chain professionals continues to grow worldwide, strategies to facilitate flexible and remote working have become essential in attracting and retaining top-tier talent.For many, some degree of flexibility is essential to achieving a healthy work-life balance. This can in turn, result in a happier and more productive workforce, which benefits businesses. However, moving processes away from the office can also have a negative impact on company culture, as teams interact less, decreasing productivity.The ambiguity of the situation made us wonder: What is the real impact of flexible working?To answer this question, here at DSJ Global we engaged with top businesses to understand their flexible working strategy. Exploring the state of flexible working across the supply chain, we take a look at the following:How productivity and company culture has been impacted by hybrid and flexible working patternsWhat leaders see as the benefits and the challenges to flexible workingHow companies plan to use flexible working to attract and retain top talentOffering valuable insights to professionals seeking to understand the state of flexible working in supply chain, and for organizations reflecting on their flexible and working from home policies, both can take away a number of key considerations from this exclusive report.โ€‹Download your copy of the report by completing the form below:โ€‹

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Hiring Business Critical Talent Through Video Interview

In these challenging times, we have been reminded of how crucial the worldโ€™s supply chains are. More than ever, German organizations need to fill business-critical roles to deliver food, resources and medicines on time to the general public. โ€œWe hire business critical roles, which without a company cannot function, so they need to be ready for when business picks up again. Itโ€™s about altering your process rather than stopping it,โ€ advises Christophe Liese, Partnership Program Manager at DSJ Global, Europe. โ€œBe prepared to make an offer via Skype. Candidates can still work through their notice period after the offer has been made, that way the recruitment process doesnโ€™t have to slow down.โ€While some German organizations are slowing down their hiring processes in end-to-end supply chain, this is an opportune moment to use video conferencing to get ahead of the competition and secure business-critical talent.As a hiring manager, using video calling software as part of your recruitment process may be new territory. Get started with this recently released guide on how employers can successfully hire through video interviews. Download now to discover:Why you should use video interviewsHow to protect your corporate reputation and successfully hire The advantage of using video interviews to evaluate candidates

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How to Attract More Women into Supply Chain Management

It comes as no surprise that supply chain has a diversity problem. In 2016, the German Bundestag adopted a law that established a 30% quota for Supervisory Board diversity. Yet German companies continue to lag behind their peers on gender diversity at senior levels. What makes it all the more pressing is the compound impact caused by a mounting talent crisis. Though increased attention has been drawn to both issues, our recently published study reveals that the need for progress remains. When companies go to market to recruit, their processes are turning off many female candidatesโ€“who form a significant part of the candidate pool that they can ill-afford to shrink further. Our latest research has found that almost half of respondents have withdrawn from a job search because they experienced gender bias during the hiring companyโ€™s recruitment process.While the top reason for women withdrawing was because of gender-biased comments made by the hiring manager, the second and third were a lack of diversity at the hiring companyโ€™s leadership levelโ€“including the management team and the board. This shows that representation matters to female job seekers.โ€œPerception is everything. This study shows that companies have a huge opportunity cost from a lack of gender diversity. While most are not consciously biased, their leadership orientation is turning off women from staying in the processโ€“which in turn will only further the problem,โ€ saysย Matthew Wood, director of DSJ Global, Europe. โ€œIn an environment where competition for supply chain talent has never been greater, companies should be addressing this imbalance to attract more female talent. In the short term, they need to find a way to communicate that they share and value an inclusive work culture. This will help alleviate any concerns from female candidates that the hiring company holds any biases and reduce drop-outs.โ€Women who said they had withdrawn from the process identified this as a long-term obstacle for solving supply chainโ€™s diversity problem; particularly in leadership roles. Less than four percent identified a lack of qualified women at entry-level as the main challenge to increasing gender diversity. Rather, they said that gender-biased cultural values, leadership orientation and behaviours within supply chain needed to be overcome.In aย 2019 webinarย hosted by DSJ Global, Antoinette Irvine, the vice president of human resources for Unileverโ€™s global supply chain, expressed a similar view, โ€œMy experience has been is that if you just focus on the targets and you donโ€™t work on the culture, you end up having a lot of women leaving your organization because you arenโ€™t making them feel included."โ€œWithin the context of our supply chain, the main challenge was changing our leaders mindsets to understand unconscious bias and to change the lack of understanding in bringing in diverse, female talent,โ€ said Antoinette Irvine. โ€œOnce you have those senior leaders buying into what itโ€™s like to be judged on the basis of whether you are a man or a woman, then they lead for the change themselves.Over the last four years, Unilever has radically improved the diversity of their supply chain workforce, all the way from procurement through to manufacturing and factor managers. Due to a balanced intake of new hires and internal promotions, Unilever increased their senior management level from 33.% female in 2016 to 38.3% in 2019. As part of their diverse talent strategy, Unilever found that this two-pronged approach was responsible for improving female representationโ€“mirroring the findings ofย Gartnerโ€™s latest studyย of women in supply chain. โ€œRecruitment and integrated pipeline planning were the two initiatives that caused the most change for Unilever,โ€ commented Antoinette Irvine.As supply chains continue to grow mind-boggling complex, women will need to play an equal role in the future of its workforce. This will only be possible if companies across supply chain invest in building an inclusive workplace and attracting more women. Understanding why women exit from the recruitment process is the first step. Download DSJ Globalโ€™s latest report to discover the full picture.โ€‹โ€‹

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proโ€‹If you are consistently exceeding your current performance targets and not seeing recognition or discussing opportunities about how this could move you ahead, you may have a boss who is not invested in your career development.ย ย No matter how talented and ambitious you are, if you do not have support or guidance from your boss, your career roadmap may seem like a dead end.ย ย The procurement and supply chain sector within Germany is growing and evolving, with new skills to learn alongside the digitisation and optimisation of theย European and global supply chain. Mapping out the direction of your own career against new skills required in order to help your company is a way to start getting your manager excited about your career.ย ย This guide will show you how to identify a disinterested boss and give advice on how to approach your them with your own ideas.โ€‹โ€‹

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