Develop and execute Logistics strategy Automotive in EMEAOptimize transportation network and related cost to drive to a best in class, agile, resilient networkBuild and maintain close working relationship with internal- and external stakeholders to optimize Harman's Logistics networkSupervise transportation and warehousing operations for all EMEA Automotive locations.Ensure adherence to harmonized transportation processes in AutomiveEnsure customer specific requirements are reviewed and adhered to in logisticsAct as "go-to" person for logistics escalations in the regionActively drive initiatives for cost savings and quality improvements in the logistics networkDrive logistics data analytics in the region

Manage overall Warehouse and Distribution team EuropeMember of Integrated Wareshousing and Distribution global MTOverall responsible for performance of and continuous improvements of Warehousing and Distribution network of Europe Overall responsible for transport and warehousing costs Europe, including cost improvement and saving initiativesManage the relationships with the logistics counterparts at the local markets, business units, transport organization and the 4PLDrive and support transformation and cost saving projectsManage internal and global KPIsEstablishes a distribution infrastructure plan that meets short and medium term developmentsResponsible for maintaining a competitive European distribution networkManages the relationships with the logistics counterparts at the Commercial Organization, the Logistic Service Providers and central organizations of Supply Chain and IT in order to achieve businessMonitors and controls the physical distribution activities of a distribution center as well as liaising with related functions in the commercial, supply chain or IT organizations to improve the performance.

Ensures sufficient warehouse and transportation capacity based on forecasted sales volumesLeads and participates in large projects for cost savings, process improvements and/or infrastructure changesSupports the resolution of exception flows: claims management (inbound/outbound), reverse logistics Monitors and controls the physical distribution activities of a distribution center as well as liaising with related functions in the commercial, supply chain or IT organizations to improve the performanceManages deliveries (and product flow) to and from the DC within budget and at or above agreed service levelsManages the relationships with the logistics counterparts at the Commercial Organization, the Logistic Service Providers and central organizations of Supply Chain and IT in order to achieve business targetsProject management of improvement projects/process harmonizationEstablishes a distribution infrastructure plan that meets short and medium term developmentsDevelops department and business strategies for physical distribution with a medium term periodLeads the physical distribution support teamFacilitates daily operational tasksDefines priorities

Being responsible for supporting and leading the Global Keymodule Planning Team – 8 FTE, 1 trainee1st contact point for external and internal counterpartsEnsuring the smooth information flow between Philips and external suppliersMaking sure that the stock/production deployment is happening centrally while cascading effective and clear information to all stakeholdersBuilding, updating and providing global outlooks of the OHC supply situation, stock levels, future trends, shortages, requirementsCoordinating global allocation by facilitating the global overview and making deployment decisionsBeing the main source of information of Oral Healthcare supply situation Europe for Business UnitLead supply center sub-teams as required and walk the talk and culture Actively influence, manage and report performance KPI including: CLIP, LAP, CSL Avl, BO, SRMs, SRM Steer and control standardized weekly and monthly planning process (MPS and SIOP preparation)Manage constraints. Make the problem visible, co-ordinate, communicate and make agreement with involved parties to provide a solution, short/mid/long term.Co-ordinate and align with all stakeholders ( SIOP, NSO's, factories, purchasing, NPI/LCM), to establish the correct communication and reporting structure to drive, support and connect monthly SIOP planning to weekly planning and execution.Pro-actively manage a supply chain, scenario mapping /root cause analysis/ prevention oriented.Steer stock levels at the SO’s within defined targets, and report in line with the planning processes.Validate capacity at supplier in order to ensure fulfillment of Philips mid/long term requirements,Manage phase in / phase out, by minimizing obsolete stock with suppliers and fulfilling NPI defined launch quantitiesDrive, challenge and follow up with stakeholders Components/Finished goods Excess & Obsolete stockDaily problem-solving process and PDCA analysis participation

Being responsible for supporting and leading the Global Keymodule Planning Team – 3 FTE, 1 trainee1st contact point for external and internal key module (FG when the case) counterpartsEnsuring the smooth information flow between Philips and external suppliersMaking sure that the stock/production deployment is happening centrally while cascading effective and clear information to all stakeholdersCoordinating global allocation by facilitating the global overview and making deployment decisionsLead supply center sub-teams as required and walk the talk and culture Actively influence, manage and report performance KPI including: CLIP, LAP, CSL Avl, BO, SRMs, SRM Steer and control standardized weekly and monthly planning process (MPS and SIOP preparation)Manage constraints. Make the problem visible, co-ordinate, communicate and make agreement with involved parties to provide a solution, short/mid/long term.Co-ordinate and align with all stakeholders ( SIOP, NSO's, factories, purchasing, NPI/LCM), to establish the correct communication and reporting structure to drive, support and connect monthly SIOP planning to weekly planning and execution.Risk Management: Gather information, analyze and assess potential Issues, highlight and quantify supply/sales risks towards business, NSO and supplier.Pro-actively manage a supply chain, scenario mapping /root cause analysis/ prevention oriented.Steer stock levels at the SO’s within defined targets, and report in line with the planning processes.Validate capacity at supplier in order to ensure fulfillment of Philips mid/long term requirements,Manage phase in / phase out, by minimizing obsolete stock with suppliers and fulfilling NPI defined launch quantitiesDrive, challenge and follow up with stakeholders Components/Finished goods Excess & Obsolete stockDaily problem-solving process and PDCA analysis participationAssure planning data accuracy in planning systems/files, master data management

-Ensure production objectives (volume, delivery, qty.) at OEM / Subcontracting suppliers-Contact with supplier’s logistics externally and with planning, production and initial purchasing internally-Control material availability (order confirmation and order cancellation, critical materials)-Steer and control weekly and monthly planning process as per standardized way of working-Report performance: CLIP, LAP, availability, backorders, excess stock, new product introduction, and drive continuous improvement-Manage constraints; make the problem visible and tackle it, co-ordinate communicate and make agreement with involved parties to provide solution (short/mid/long term)-Co-ordinate and align with all stakeholders (SIOP, suppliers, purchasing, NPI/LCM) to establish the correct communication and reporting structure to drive, support, and connect monthly SIOP -Risk Management; Gather information, analyze and assess potential issues, highlight and quantify supply/sales risks towards business, NSO and supplier-Pro-actively manage supply chain, rootcause analysis, look and think ahead-Steer stock levels at the SO’s within defined targets and report in line with the planning processes.-Validate capacity at supplier in order to ensure fulfillment of Philips requirements-Manage phase in / phase out, by minimizing obsolete stock with suppliers and fulfilling IPS launch quantities-Drive challenge and follow up Components excess & obsolete stock reporting and process-Daily problem-solving process in SCM area-Assure planning data accuracy in planning systems/files, masterdata management-Manage and control open orders in alignment with supplier and NSO’s-Initiate and execute P/O process for extra logistic costs (samples, component airshipment, component obsolescence)

-In time collection procurement parameters for new components-Control (release and update) the orders calculated via the Material Requirements Planning, that is based on the production plans. Communicating the call-off status with the supplier until on time and correct delivery.-Managing supplier schedules and expediting-Measure and improve supplier delivery performance-Organization of necessary (eventual extra) transports between suppliers and the factory (cost analysis)-Transport cost management-Stock management, realization and control of defined material stock level-EOL and obsolescence handling-Follow up of rejected materials in cooperation with SQA in terms of organizing replacement of the goods, repair of the goods and eventual claims towards suppliers. Support organizing of return shipments towards supplier.

-Production planning and forecast generation according to agreed planning sequence-Handling ad hoc orders from subsidiaries-Scheduling and rescheduling workorders on all production workcenters-Production output follow up, KPIs, and plan adherence-Responsible for agreed stock build up (raw materials and finished goods) in relation to machine transfers and product launches-Communication with Customer Service about relevant information to or from the customers-Communication with the detail planners ensuring that they are always up to date with regards to the production planning-Responsible for requisitions with regards to packing materials-Quarterly follow up on the SMR (Slow Mover Ratio) list on intermediate goods to ensure that non sealable goods are being scrapped according to corporate guidelines-Responsible for call off on all raw materials used on the production area-Cycle count in WIP area-Support the change request process with carrying out relevant activities-Participate on weekly output follow up meetings with production-Participate on the quarterly capacity meetings-Participate on transfer and launch coordination meetings