General Manager Solution Center

Company profile

Our client manages the global execution of integrated, multichannel forward and reverse supply chain processes for the world’s largest technology brands. With more than 25 years of supply chain experience, our client serves markets such as computing, software, consumer electronics, storage and communications. The company has an unmatched global footprint, including more than 25 facilities strategically located in 14 countries, all supported by a flexible, dynamic operating infrastructure that is maintained by the industry’s best people, processes and technology. Through various solutions our client enables her clients to reduce supply chain costs, expand into new sales channels and markets, accelerate new product launches, open new revenue streams and gain a competitive edge in a crowded marketplace.

The company is continuously developing its activities worldwide thus winning new market shares. To further develop its position our client is looking for a:

General Manager Solution Center
Strong business developer with substantive knowledge

The General Manager is responsible for managing the company in a controlled, profitable manner. As a General Manager you have a strong international scope and knowledge of international regulations on Supply Chain dynamics, manufacturing, logistics business and property. Preferably you have experience in the mobile Phone or automotive industry as well as traditional high volume, high tech manufacturing, a strong background in business development within the Benelux and also understand the complete supply chain process. Furthermore you possess a strong network within the Dutch/German logistics business. An operational background would be of added value and finally you possess excellent people management skills.

Job mission

• Define strategy, vision and business plans for the company within the overall corporate strategy
• Chair the Management Team meetings and take full responsibility for the business performance
• Generate sales/new business in conjunction with Sales and Marketing
• Set targets for departments based on company objectives and on plans developed by department managers
• Ensure all team members have a clear understanding of their posts, key responsibilities and also productive and agreeable working conditions
• Improve customer satisfaction and client retention
• Maintain world class inventory accuracy levels in a high consigned value environment
• Initiate management review of quality system
• Is counterpart (“bestuurder”) of Works council

Your profile

• University or Higher Vocational Education
• Proven general management experience in a international context
• Managerial skills (people, operations, financial)
• Business Skills (seeing new opportunities and room for optimization);
• Fluently in Dutch and English
• Ability to manage customer interfaces
• Experience in both operational and logistics environments
• Strong network within the Dutch /German logistics business
• Good understanding of consumer electronics business preferably also for automotive and/or mobile phones business

Offer

You get the opportunity to join an innovative and qualitative company with a belief in straightforward values, clear rules and positive attitudes. Furthermore you will receive an attractive salary package according to experience, including a bonus, company car etc.

Interestes?

For more information you can contact Karst Bongers at +31 (0)6 525 325 73 or +31 (0)20 471 11 11. If you are interested in this opportunity please send your resume and application with the form below.