Supply Chain Manager

As a leading global procurement service provider, GIS International is  headquartered in Ghent with subsidiaries around the world close to its customers. GIS International has about 130 employees where values such as openness, respect, quality and diversity are central. GIS is a growth company with an international dimension and a multicultural workplace.

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for optimizing our end-to end supply chain processes to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) and ensuring a secure, efficient supply chain for non-strategic spend. Drive transactions efficiency, enhance expertise and foster innovation 

• by leveraging technology, digitalization and vendor-managed inventory (VMI) systems 

• by focus aligning with GIS’ goals of operational excellence, financial stability and customer satisfaction, ensuring we meet and exceed expectations in an ever-changing market.
  

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end supply: Streamline processes using advanced technologies for optimal efficiency  


• VMI implementation: Optimize stock levels and secure supply chain through effective vendor partnerships 


• Innovation and technology: Stay ahead with cutting-edge solutions to enhance procurement processes 

Profile

• Minimum 5 years experience with Supply Chain Planning & Strategy (Sales & Operations Planning processes, demand forecasting, production planning, inventory optimization) 


• Proven experience with procurement & supplier management (strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor performance management) 


• Knowledge of Inco-terms, freight optimization, reverse logistics 


• Experience with Cost Control & Budgeting (Total cost of ownership (TCO), cost-saving initiatives, financial analysis for supply chain decisions) 
  


• Knowledge of Inventory & Warehouse Management (Safety stock calculation, just-in-time (JIT), ABC classification, Warehouse layout and process optimization) 


• Experience with Logistics and Distribution Management (transportation, warehousing, order fulfillment) 


• Knowledge of ERP and Supply Chain Systems  
  

Language Requirements

• English: Full professional proficiency (working language)

Cultural fit

• Multicultural teamwork and clear communication in an international context


• Curious mindset towards problem solving and efficiency


• Energy and willingness to learn inside the industrial environment


• Ambassador of etiquette towards internal and external stakeholders

Our offer

We offer a diverse job in an international, multicultural environment with a competitive salary and extralegal benefits