VP Global Fulfilment

The organization

The organization is a leading global manufacturer of electric vehicle charging stations and charging management software. Founded in 2010, the organization made her breakthrough when the market for electric vehicles was still in its infancy. The founders set their hearts and eyes on a clear concept: a fully modular charging station that facilitates easy installation, maintenance upgrades, and above all, uncompromising quality and durability.

Soon, this rising company became the sole supplier of public charging infrastructure in cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Monaco. Meanwhile, they played an active role in promoting Smart Charging technologies and roaming of charging infrastructure with industry partners and public organizations. They were identified as a disruptive, leading cleantech company making a difference in the fast-growing industry of electric mobility. Today, with projects running across Europe, North America, and South America, the organization moves forward by perfecting her original recipe with a second generation of hardware and software that are energy-efficient, future-proof, and easy to use.

The company believes in a future where daily transportation is emission-free and sustained by smart charging infrastructure. That’s why they have made it their goal to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility by bringing the most accessible and scalable charging solutions to the world – infinitely – and compatible with future vehicles. However, the transition from gas to electric cars will change a great deal of what we know about transportation. There will be a need for electric vehicle charging infrastructure that is accessible, reliable, and future-proof. The Operations Team at the organization is focused on streamlining the production and delivery process and anticipating product improvements to help achieve a zero-emission future.

Therefore, on behalf of her client, Quaestus is searching for a VP Global Fulfilment who will be responsible for building and implementing this world class supply chain, logistics and strategic procurement process, supporting the organizations' world wide scale up.

The position

The VP Global Fulfilment is part of the Operations team and will be based in the Netherlands. He/she will work closely with the COO and the Fulfilment team in the Netherlands. In addition, other Procurement and Supply Chain professionals are based in other countries, they also report to the VP Global Fulfilment.

The VP Global Fulfilment will be responsible for building and implementing a world class supply chain, logistics and strategic procurement process, key responsibilities are:

• For the entire company, lead the establishment and execution of:
  • global supply chain activities & processes, including quantifying, forecasting and defining scope for capacity, resources, logistics and supply chain;
  • global logistics activities, including order fulfilment, outbound and reverse sales activities;
  • global strategic sourcing and purchasing activities, including contract negotiation with key suppliers;
• Partner with cross-functional leadership (Technology, Sales, Strategy, Marketing, Legal, Finance teams) to establish goals that align with strategic plans and drive scalable growth through a structured approach;
• In conjunction with internal stakeholders, work on initiatives aimed at improving current business processes;
• Work to reduce the cost of Sales and Operations planning, keep optimal inventory levels at various stages in the supply chain in order to achieve customer satisfaction and reduce working capital;
• Track and report key functional metrics (KPI’s ) on supply chain performance and reduce expenses and improve effectiveness;
• Report on individual supplier’s performance and assess, manage and mitigate risks to manage supplier performance variation;
• Setup processes and procedures that comply with relevant industry standards, also in the automotive industry.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial, technically competent, experienced leader and has broad experience with Chain Management optimization. The VP Global Fulfilment has the ability to combine strategic insight and a hands-on (can-do) mentality. He/she has a no-nonsense attitude and feels comfortable within international/dynamic environments that are changing continuously. The VP Global Fulfilment has a positive mind's eye. He/she is purpose driven and passionate about making a valuable contribution to the organizations' mission to create an emission-free world.

Candidate profile

• Business relevant experience in Supply Chain / Logistics / Strategic Sourcing / Procurement / Purchase production environment and associated software tools and techniques;
• A proven track record in leading Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics Operations;
• Experience within a high-volume technology environment; experience with electronics and/or automotive is a plus;
• Experience with (building the organization towards) high-volume production;
• Experience in industries/organizations with strict quality standards (e.g. automotive, medical);
• In-depth knowledge of ERP systems - MS Excel champion; has experience with implementing ERP systems;
• Deep knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Strategic Sourcing and associated software tools and techniques; in-depth knowledge of ERP systems - MS Excel champion; has experience with implementing ERP systems;
• Scale-up experience is a plus;
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing or Purchase;
• Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French are a plus.

The offer

Being a member of the organization comes with benefits. The company not only offers a competitive salary package but is also committed to help their people thrive while they work (e.g. work from home, personal training & development, catered fresh fruits, team events, happy hours, the latest work gadgets, etc).

Interested?

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