Associate Vice President, EMEAI Logistics M/F/D

Germany-WaldbronnSenior

Job Description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

The Associate VP, EMEAI (Europe, Middle East, Africa, India) Logistics is part of Agilent Technologies’ Global Logistics Leadership Team, reporting to the VP of Global Logistics.

This is a key leadership role in leading a customer-centric, highly optimized, and innovative Logistics organization for Agilent’s EMEAI Supply Chain operations.

This is a significant leadership opportunity for a dynamic, highly motivated leader with demonstrated experience who can lead, inspire, and drive digital transformation with a diverse team within the region with a world-class, sustainable operation moving product around the world and fulfilling customer orders in EMEAI. This individual will be expected to lead critical, on-going logistics initiatives supporting Agilent’s digitalization and growth strategy.

This position has responsibility for managing a team of ~140+ logistics professionals in EMEAI with a business-critical supply chain operation that meets or exceeds expectations in terms of delivery, quality, cost performance and customer experience.

Responsibilities & Areas of Focus:

Lead the EMEAI Logistics to meet the high standards of customers’ expectation, operational metrics and financial goals
Owner for the strategy and execution for logistics operations in EMEAI, moving product from warehouse to customers in EMEAI.
Formulate and Implement logistics strategies to support the business growth while improving supply chain service, resilience and reliability.
Implement strategy in alignment with shifts in divisional sourcing and customer mix.
Develop and implement best practices to drive efficiency, reduce cost, and improve service.
Strong ability to adeptly manage complexity in a rapidly changing operating environment with agility.
Work cross-functionally to monitor and adjust capacity as needed.
Manage logistics service providers (LSP) and ensure ongoing carrier and warehouse compliance to committed KPIs, operating standards and service level agreements
Collaborate with Service Fulfillment, Americas and AsiaPac Logistics organization to implement seamless, best in class supply chain processes including cross-border logistics and warehouse operations.
Support and implement digital transformation across the supply chain logistics organization by identifying, assessing and implementing innovative, best-in-class technologies.
Collaborate with regional business partners to implement appropriate strategies to achieve delivery, quality and cost KPIs including Customer Required Delivery (CRDD) performance, Defect on Arrival goals (DEFOA), Inventory accuracy, logistics cost as % over revenue improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain / Logistics or Life Sciences discipline. Advanced degree highly desirable.
Minimum of 7 years in senior Operations leadership of increasing responsibility with experience in supply chain, logistics, distribution and warehousing in a multi-national company
Strong analytically with an acute business acumen
Strong knowledge of supply chain technology
Experience with managing Supply Chain in a regulated Medical Device environment
Experience in digital technologies such as automated manufacturing, robotics, artificial intelligence / machine learning, etc is preferred
Experience driving significant process improvement efforts utilizing Lean and 6-Sigma concepts and methodologies.
Familiarity with the markets Agilent serves, Agilent products and customers’ business needs is desirable.
Experience with managing Supply Chain in a regulated Medical Device environment is preferred
Demonstrated experience in successfully leading and managing multicultural, diverse team.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive business decisions
This position is preferably based in Waldbronn, Germany.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally on a regular basis

Personal Characteristics

Exhibits change agent behaviors that bring global intensity to drive and institutionalize the future of supply chain within Agilent Global Operations
Passionate, inspirational, visionary thinker with a desire to excel and inspire others at all levels
Superb communication and interpersonal skills
Confident & outgoing personality
Excellent influencing and facilitation skills, a knack for negotiations
Thrives in a cross functional collaboration environment
Persistent in the face of resistance
Demonstrated solid business acumen
Pragmatic and customer focused
Ability to identify and focus on key priorities
Self-starter, self-reliant, courage of conviction

We offer:

Motivated Teams: Collaborate with highly motivated teams and take on exciting responsibilities.
Challenging Projects: Engage in dynamic, collaborative projects.
Development Opportunities: Benefit from diverse opportunities for professional growth.
Corporate Culture: Be part of an exceptional corporate culture.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a good work-life balance.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Receive a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Hybrid Work: Work in a hybrid model (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).
Permanent Contract: Secure a permanent contract with a fast-growing global company.

If you have any further questions regarding the application process, please contact the recruiter at +34 933 445 804.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.