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.
Responsibilities Lead the STACT 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.
Qualifications 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.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Finance, complemented by Supply Chain education.
Permanent contract with the company.
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