A leading multinational chemical company (industrial & medical gases), part of a world-renowned group.
As a Bulk Network Manager, you will lead strategic planning and optimization initiatives across multiple Business Units (BUs) and products, driving efficiency and supporting Linde’s digital transformation journey.
- Lead the S·TACT process, conducting quarterly sessions per product and BU, aligning inputs from local sales, production, and transport, and agreeing on productivity initiatives based on cost avoidance and savings.
- Drive the development of the Fully Automated Supply Chain, upgrading the TACT constellation (S·TACT, O·TACT, H·TACT, datamart) and ensuring alignment between S·TACT, O·TACT, and NBO.
- Coordinate cross-border supply interactions between BUs and RBUs, ensuring global optimization and preventing inefficiencies driven by local interests.
- Perform ad-hoc analyses to assess the impact of new production sites, plant closures, wholesale contracts, and customer portfolio changes.
- Actively contribute to digitization and automation initiatives, supporting Linde’s evolution toward a fully digital supply chain.- Prepare technical documentation and equipment data sheets.
- Collect, interpret, and utilize data effectively, enabling informed decision-making and driving continuous improvement.
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Finance, complemented by Supply Chain education.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in financial or business environments, ideally in operations or the industrial sector.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; Proven ability to analyze procurement data, quantify economic impacts, manage budgets, and ensure accurate cost allocation.
- Solid understanding of production and distribution processes, including cost components and logistics bottlenecks.
- Proficiency in supply planning and optimization tools, reporting systems, and software applications.
- Strong interpersonal and persuasive communication skills to interface effectively with sales, FICO, ROC, scheduling, and distribution teams.
Permanent contract with the company.
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