Global Supply Chain Real Estate & Facility Management Director

What will you do?

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the global real estate strategy for the supply chain, including site selection, facility expansion, consolidation, and optimization initiatives, in alignment with GSC, Corporate Real Estate, and HR strategy
• Project Management: Lead the planning, design, and construction of new facilities, renovations, and infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, environment and sustainability standards
• Governance around the Facility Operations: develop a global playbook for the essential day-to-day operations of supply chain facilities, including maintenance, security, and utilities management to ensure a safe, functional, and productive working environment
• Build global governance around the sustainable design of buildings and advocate for green building policies. Contribute significantly to the advancement of sustainable construction practices
• Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship: Implement sustainable practices and initiatives to minimize the environmental impact of supply chain facilities, reduce energy consumption, and enhance resource efficiency
• Global Vendor Management: Manage relationships with global third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers involved in real estate development, construction, and facility management activities, ensuring alignment with contractual agreements and performance expectations
• Budgeting and Financial Management: Monitor real estate projects and facility operations, including capital expenditures, operating expenses, and lease obligations, to optimize cost-effectiveness and resource allocation in the supply chain
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, building codes, zoning ordinances, environmental regulations, and health and safety standards for all supply chain facilities
• Technology Integration: Identify and implement technology solutions, such as facility management software, IoT sensors, and automation systems, to optimize facility performance, enhance visibility, and enable data-driven decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Governance, M&A team, corporate sustainability, supply chain operations, logistics, procurement, and finance, to align real estate and facility management strategies with business objectives and operational needs
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the performance of real estate assets and facility management activities, and provide regular reports and updates to senior management
• Understand the needs of employees and contribute to increase their satisfaction through RE/Facility management projects

What qualifications will make you successful?

• +10 years in real estate and facility management industries
• Supply Chain acumen is a plus
• Strong leadership to influence and convince
• Budget management and data analysis skills
• Agility to execute on challenging constraints and to prioritize conflicting needs
• Mobilization of indirect resources in a matrix organization while keeping diverse teams engaged
• Willingness to own issues and solve problems
• Process transformation, internal audit, program & change management experiences are preferred