Head of Supply Chain, Americas

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United States of America
Appliances
The Role

Join our passionate and dedicated teams who are shaping the future of sound!

 We are looking for a Head of Supply Chain to define and lead our Supply Chain strategy in the Americas region, covering Transport & Customs, Warehousing, and S&OP process. This role operates within a matrix environment, collaborating with teams across our global organization, including 3 Business Units (EMEA, AMERICAS, APAC) and the corporate supply chain teams. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Assessment & Design of the Americas Supply Chain Model: 

  • Define and implement S&OP processes, including demand planning, network optimization, and capacity planning. 

  • Support various projects such as monthly demand plans, consumption models, integration of new businesses, and new product launches. 

  • Develop and lead the global logistics strategy, covering warehouse operations, transportation, customs, and trade compliance. 

  • Conduct SWOT analysis, provide recommendations, and create business cases to determine the optimal Supply Chain model for the region. 

2. S&OP Activities: 

  • Oversee all strategic S&OP and demand planning activities. 

  • Aid in the design, development, and implementation of Dynamics as an end-to-end business solution. 

  • Establish and document operational standards for S&OP. 

  • Facilitate monthly demand forecast aggregation and consensus between functions and stakeholders. 

  • Build trust and alignment with operations partners to optimize production strategies. 

  • Drive continuous improvement of demand planning and S&OP processes. 

  • Monitor the demand plan and provide detailed input to Sales for S&OP meetings. 

  • Measure, control, and improve S&OP plan accuracy through defined metrics. 

  • Lead network optimization processes to mitigate costs and maximize service. 

  • Develop capacity simulation processes for growth sensitivity analysis. 

  • Provide leadership for the demand planning/forecasting process. 

  • Map the supply model based on business rules, forecast demand, and historical sales performance. 

  • Develop metrics for forecast accuracy, planning data integrity, S&OP performance, service, and inventory metrics. 

3. Customs: 

  • Develop and execute strategies for customs activities. 

  • Drive import & export initiatives, working cross-functionally to identify key opportunities. 

  • Serve as a subject matter expert and advocate for compliance in customs activities. 

  • Create metrics to measure performance and identify trends. 

  • Standardize operational procedures in collaboration with operations and technology partners. 

4. Transportation: 

  • Develop and execute a sustainable transportation plan. 

  • Participate in negotiating rates and managing contracts with the Purchasing Department. 

  • Develop optimization strategies to reduce costs and provide a competitive advantage. 

  • Build strong internal relationships with key stakeholders. 

  • Ensure transportation performance meets business needs. 

  • Communicate issues and market conditions to stakeholders, identifying gaps and solutions. 

  • Establish relationships with international key carriers. 

  • Maintain transportation KPIs for continuous improvement. 

5. Warehousing (managed internally): 

  • Design and implement global warehousing strategies. 

  • Standardize warehouse operations processes. 

  • Lead logistics providers to ensure timely inbound and outbound flow of goods. 

  • Deliver outstanding service levels and exceed customer expectations. 

  • Optimize company-owned and leased assets. 

  • Identify and implement initiatives and technology for operational savings. 

  • Develop KPIs for warehousing, inventory management, and network effectiveness. 

  • Support warehousing needs and evaluate inventory requirements for competitive solutions. 

  • Ensure safety best practices. 

Qualifications: 

  • 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Global Planning, or equivalent. 

  • Experience in consulting is a plus. 

  • Project management experience. 

  • Expertise in end-to-end Americas supply chain and S&OP operations. 

  • Strong leadership and communication skills. 

  • Proficiency in English. 

  • Technical skills: Proficient in Excel, BI reporting, and ideally Microsoft DYN365. 

  • 25% travel required. 

 

Reporting Line: 

  • Direct: CEO Americas 

  • Matrix: Global Director of Supply Chain 

Role based in Nashville, Tennessee  

Join our passionate and dedicated teams who are shaping the future of sound!

The Company
HQ: Marcoussis
490 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

L-Acoustics is renowned for developing innovative sound systems and technologies that elevate the listening experience. Founded in France in 1984, L-Acoustics currently employs 800 team members worldwide, with headquarters in Paris, Los Angeles, London, and Singapore. Recognized for pioneering the line source array, L-Acoustics continues to shape the future of sound with solutions such as the L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology, which offers 3D multi-dimensional audio. L-Acoustics also provides exceptional concert-grade sound systems and immersive sound spaces for residential and architectural environments. In recognition of introducing these groundbreaking creative technologies, L-Acoustics was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2020 and 2023.

L-Acoustics sound systems can be heard around the globe in venues like the Hollywood Bowl and the Philharmonie de Paris, at the world's top-grossing festivals such as Coachella and Tomorrowland, international special events like the World Expo 2020 and World Cup 2022, and on tour with world-class artists such as Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Arctic Monkeys, and Jacky Cheung, and in the Las Vegas residencies of Katy Perry, Adele, and more.

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