We transform buildings. 

We are looking for a dynamic and visionary leader to join our Business Unit Smart Infrastructure Buildings (SI B) as the Head (f/m/d) of Global Operations, Manufacturing & Supply Chain (f/m/d). 

As an influential leader, you will drive excellence across our global manufacturing operations, logistics, and procurement for the product business. With a network of 8 factories and 3 distribution centers under your leadership, you will redefine operational processes and ensure a world-class production and supply strategy aligned with our business goals.

If you are passionate about managing operational performance, leading change, embracing new technologies, and fostering innovation, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey to transform the future of Siemens.

You'll lead the way by

• Lead all aspects of the global SCM and factory network, ensuring seamless and efficient operations across manufacturing, procurement and logistics. Aim to optimize the supply chain, value chain, product cost, delivery, capacity utilization, and inventory turnover
• Drive footprint optimization by developing a future-proof manufacturing and supply footprint that supports business needs and diversification
• Ensure competitive lead times and timely deliveries to customer. Manage logistics to sites, distribution centres, and customers
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks
• Develop procurement strategies and optimize supplier management to achieve the best material cost level
• Leverage lean methods, digitalization, and automation technologies to boost operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability across the network
• Encourage and lead a diverse team of operations professionals, providing mentorship and support to achieve strategic and operational goals
• Ensure quality performance and continuous quality improvements of factories and suppliers
• Ensure cybersecurity in the supply chain to safeguard critical infrastructure, sensitive information, and business continuity
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Push and support programs to optimize the future carbon footprint of our SCM
• Collaborate with the PLM teams to optimize product costs through design and cost-value engineering
• Support business strategy by allocating production volumes to target markets
• Collaborate with Siemens IT and SI IT as well with other Siemens SCM partners to drive together innovation and leverage synergies in areas such as digitalization, automation and AI

Your talents and experience

We are looking for an inspiring leader who can balance operational efficiency with innovative thinking to take our SCM operations to the next level.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field with a specialization and strong affinity for supply chain and global manufacturing processes.
• Proven expertise as a leader in Operations, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain Management, with a strong track record in managing global teams and driving footprint optimization.
• Strong knowledge of automation, digitalization, and modern manufacturing systems, coupled with a vision for future advancements in factory and SCM efficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of inspiring diverse teams to achieve both operational and strategic goals.
• Expertise and hands-on experience in supplier management, digital procurement, and cost-value engineering.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with partners at all levels
• Analytical mindset with a data-centric approach to decision-making and strategy development.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); German proficiency is considered an advantage.

What you'll love about us 

• An attractive remuneration package
• Appealing Siemens pension benefits
• Access to Siemens share plans
• Flexible training opportunities for both your professional and personal development that you can tailor to your interests
• (Global) development programs that can be customized according to your wishes and ambitions
• Diverse health and wellness offerings
• A work environment where you can contribute with your whole personality and truly feel like part of Siemens
• Location-dependent childcare to help balance family and work

Since each of over 300,000 team members feels that other benefits are particularly important, and we cannot list our entire benefit portfolio here, you can find more information here.  

The individual benefits are subject to regulatory, contractual, or corporate conditions. 

You are much more than your qualifications, and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you!

Your individual personality and perspective are important to us. We create a working environment that reflects the diversity of the society and support you in your personal and professional development. Let’s get to know your authentic personality and create a better future together with us. As an equal-opportunity employer we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities. In the case of equal qualifications, severely disabled applicants and applicants with equivalent status will be given preference. 

About us

With technology for smart and sustainable buildings and infrastructure, we transform the everyday for everyone. By combining the real and digital worlds, we empower our customers to reach their decarbonization goals, lower their operating costs and achieve world-class experiences for people.

Within Siemens Smart Infrastructure, you will be part of our Buildings Business Unit, which brings together the full portfolio of products, software and services for buildings and adjacent infrastructure.

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