Reference Code:  99997

Supply Chain Solutions Director

Richemont

Bellevue, GE, CH

Permanent
  
  

Richemont owns some of the world’s leading luxury goods Maisons, with particular strengths in jewellery, fine watches and premium accessories. Each Maison represents a proud tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont seeks to preserve the heritage and identity of each of its Maisons. At the same time, we are committed to innovation and designing new products which are in keeping with our Maisons’ values, through a process of continuous creativity.

CONTEXT

 

Supply Chain is a key driver of our Maisons’ overall performance. 
The Supply Chain Solutions Director is responsible for the development of a Supply Chain competency centre at the service of the Maisons with the objective to develop and improve the Supply Chain best practices for the Maisons. 
The Supply Chain Solutions Director will play a key role in the Richemont Group end-to-end supply chain transformation.

 

The end-to-end Supply Chain Solutions department is structured in 3 main activities: 

  • Upstream Supply Chain 
  • Downstream Supply Chain
  • Omnichannel Supply Chain 

 

 

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? 

 

END-TO-END SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY 

  • SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSFORMATION:
    • Lead Supply Chain transformation projects in close collaboration with the Maisons to ensure agility and ability to provide the best product availability as well as internal client satisfaction.
    • Support the Maisons in their definition of the End-to-End Supply Chain strategy and their associated 3-year plan. 
  • SUPPLY CHAIN AMBASSADOR: Act as ambassador of the Richemont Supply Chain Solutions department. Create and foster positive and productive partnerships with stakeholders across the Maisons and the Group. 
  • BEST PRACTICES & PROCESSES: Define & manage the Supply Chain « best practices » and ensure its sharing between the Maisons. 
  • KPIS & CONTROL: Define & share metrics to monitor the performance of the Supply Chain of the Maisons. Define Supply Chain Dashboards to implement for each Maison. 
  • SUPPLY CHAIN STUDIES: Provide methodology, tools & expertise to conduct engineering and optimisation studies, on demand from the Maisons Supply Chains or other Group departments (e.g. Worldwide Logistics department)

 

INNOVATION 

  • Develop a network and connect with key industry players in the Supply Chain landscape, including specialised Supply Chain consulting firms, participate in forums and conferences. 
  • Be up to date on new trends and technologies available on the market. Assess new technologies that can contribute to enhancing & transformation of the Group Supply Chain. 

  
MANAGEMENT 

  • Inspire, lead and develop a team of experienced Project Managers.
  • Animate a community of Supply Chain professionals at Maison and Group level to accelerate the co-construction of best practices.
  • Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet department productivity and qualitative goals. 
  • Department management with the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities.

 

 

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

 

  • You are a senior supply chain professional with 15+ years of successful track record in in-house supply chain role or consulting in international matrix environments, with strengths in designing and implementing effective processes, and modern supply chain solutions at global level.
  • You are experienced in leading end-to-end supply chain transformation programs and driving implementation of supply chain projects and processes.
  • You demonstrate strong leadership and management skills, including the capacity to articulate a vision, inspire, motivate, and develop talents.
  • You have excellent communication skills and are capable of animating and influencing demanding stakeholders to foster collaboration, share and implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement. You are service oriented, capable of bringing a strategic vision and hands-on contribution to achieve your goals.
  • Experience in luxury / fashion & accessories is a plus.
  • You are fluent in English, French is a plus.