Global Head of Supply Chain

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• The Global Head of Supply Chain develops a vision for the End-to-End Customer focused Supply Chain: performance ambitions, evolution of the organization, processes, and tools. The individual will be the champion and sponsor for transformation projects and business continuity supporting this focus and the business objectives of Hazera and will be responsible for the development of high performing teams and employees possessing key competencies, skills and knowledge, to ensure the Supply Chain is a successful core function of the company.

Work location: The position is based in Israel (as a preference) or in the Netherlands.

POSITION DESCRIPTION – ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supply Chain Strategy - The Global Head of Supply chain is accountable for supply chain strategy and activities, translates the company strategy into the Supply Chain strategy, with a multi-year roadmap with clear processes and KPI’s. Ensures that the Supply Chain programs meets the company’s business objectives in terms of service level, quality, cost, profitability, and sustainability. Lead Supply Chain transformation projects & programs. Implement and monitor continuous improvement programs.
• Management- Recruitment, development, and overall management of Supply Chain employees, leading an engaged and high- performance team in the following functions: Seed processing, Quality Control & Seeds technology, Quality and Regulatory Affairs, EHS, Security, Procurement, Facilities & Maintenance.
• Compliance - Carry out these activities in compliance with all national and international seed laws and regulations within the countries where the company operates, and in accordance with the Limagrain and Hazera values related to environmental sustainability, employee safety & well-being, and with its corporate social responsibility principles.
• Group Membership - The Global Head of Supply chain will be an Executive of Limagrain Group and will be engaged in developing and attaining the goals of Ambition 2030 at group level. The individual will interface with the counterparts of the Limagrain Vegetable Seeds division BU’s to contribute to the supply chain strategy of LVS. And a member of Hazera Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) that will contribute in collaborative and transversal way to the strategy of Hazera and will represent Hazera in different applicable seed industry forums externally.

COMPETENCIES:

• Education & work experience required: Master Degree in Agriculture, Engineering or Business & 10 years in agriculture, life science, or Industrial organizations, in a significant management position.
• Leadership in multi-cultural environments, operating effectively in an international matrix organization.
• Ability to build and develop high performing teams and culture.
• Strong customer orientation
• Strategic thinker
• Ability to drive change effectively.
• Good communication skills written, verbal and presentation. Fluent in English
• Natural leader, who people WANT to follow and has a focus on developing people

Miscellaneous:

• Reports to: CEO/ Deputy CEO
• Supervisory responsibilities: 6 to 8 direct reports, around 200 indirect reports.
• Estimate travel time: 40%
• Work location: The position is based in Israel (as a preference) or in the Netherlands.