SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Company Description

Grivel, founded in 1818 at the foot of Mont Blanc, is one of the world leaders in technical mountain and climbing equipment. It develops, manufactures, and sells its products all over the world, with 90% of exports to over 50 countries.

A global and dynamic company, it is based in Valle d'Aosta but has a constant projection towards the world.

It has embarked on a major growth plan and is looking for ambitious and motivated resources.

Role Description

Grivel is seeking a dynamic and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our expanding team. This role is crucial for maintaining the balance between supply and demand while driving global planning. As the Supply Chain Manager, you will report directly to the CEO and collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, Product Development and Marketing divisions, as well as international suppliers and the North American operational team.

You will be at the core of our supply chain, ensuring the successful execution of our corporate strategy.

Responsibilities

- Strategic Planning:
- Develop and implement the industrial and commercial plan in alignment with the company's strategic goals.
- Collaborate with management teams to synchronize sales, production, and supply chain requirements.

- Cross-Functional Coordination:
- Lead weekly S&OP; meetings with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to ensure alignment.
- Foster a mutual understanding of forecasts, production capacities, and inventory levels across departments.

- Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Compile and analyze sales, production, and inventory data to evaluate performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Generate regular reports on performance, including metrics such as stock turnover,



stock projection, and service levels.
- Analyze costs and margins and identify improvement actions.

- Suppliers relationships:
- Proactively manage supplier relationships.
- Identify risks and opportunities.
- Search for alternative solutions to optimize the supply.

- Risk and Constraint Management:
- Identify and mitigate risks within the supply process.
- Manage operational constraints and recommend necessary adjustments.

- Process Optimization:
- Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implement effective processes that adapt to changing business needs.

Skills & Qualifications

- Language Proficiency: Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Italian.
- Experience: 10+ years of experience, preferably with consumer brands, demonstrating expertise in Supply Chain processes.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis, advanced technical skills (e.g., PowerPivot, Power BI, VBA, SQL, Tableau, Python) and AI tools (Claude, Chat GPT).
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, with strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Tools and Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with planning tools, databases, and ERP systems.
- Risk Management: Ability to anticipate risks and make informed decisions.
- Education: A university degree in Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or another technical field.

Other

- Place: The ideal candidate would be based either in the Aosta Valley or Milan.
- Employment type: Full-time
- Starting Date: ASAP

📌 Supply Chain Manager (Milano)
🏢 Grivel
📍 Milano