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Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?
The Global SCM - Senior Manager Processes & Technology is a senior global role within the Global Supply Chain Management organization. The position owns global SCM process governance, digital transformation, and technology enablement across all regions. This includes defining global standards, driving cross‑regional process harmonization, leading Digital SCM initiatives (ERP, TMS, analytics), governing data and methods, and enabling performance transparency through mature KPI and VAA decision frameworks. The role is a strategic partner to Business Excellence (methodology) and IT (solution delivery), ensuring Digital SCM systems and processes are consistently designed, implemented, and sustained globally.Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities Are:
- Global Process, Data & ERP Governance: Own global SCM process standards and methods; govern SCM‑related data structures, master data integrity, and ERP/TMS configuration requirements to ensure consistent global execution.
- Digital SCM Roadmap & Transformation Leadership: Lead the global Digital SCM roadmap, including ERP evolution, TMS rollout, system upgrades, and digital capability deployment – while driving cross‑regional process optimization and technology‑enabled transformation.
- VAA, KPIs & Performance Enablement: Institutionalize the VAA governance model and enable KPI/dashboard industrialization through robust data structures, analytics readiness, and system integration.
- Cross‑Regional Project & Stakeholder Leadership: Lead major Digital SCM initiatives (e.g., TMS, SupplyWeb, digitization solutions) and act as a strategic partner to Business Excellence, IT, regional SCM, and Operations to ensure aligned, integrated global solutions.
- Risk, Bottleneck & Change Governance: Support global risk and bottleneck management, govern escalation standards, and drive change readiness and adoption for new processes and systems.
- Strategic & Special Initiatives: Lead select cross‑functional initiatives (SBTi, sustainability reporting, PowerApps, packaging catalogue) and support emerging executive priorities as required.
What Do We Expect From You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 8-10+ years of experience in end-to-end Supply Chain Management within a global, complex manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience in the automotive industry or similar sectors with multi-tier global supply chains.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, SCM data structures, digital supply chain technologies, and system integration concepts.
- Demonstrated experience in global process governance, supply chain transformation, and digitalization initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills with expertise in KPI development, dashboard reporting, performance monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.
- Experience leading cross-functional and cross-regional projects, influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable process and system solutions.
- Proven track record in process standardization, continuous improvement, and operational excellence programs.
- Strong understanding of supply chain governance, master data management, and process optimization methodologies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and global teams.
- Experience managing organizational change, driving adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working.
- Proficiency in ERP, TMS, WMS, analytics platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, remove bottlenecks, and implement sustainable solutions.
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 20% to support global projects, workshops, and governance activities.
What can you expect from us?
- Mobile Allowance.
- Physical examination.
- Commercial insurance.
- Training/ Employees activities.
- Annual Leave.
Our Core Values are One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.
WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!
Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.
LocationShanghai, East Jin Xiu Road, Lane 2777, Building 33Time TypeFull timeContact PersonBeena NairSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- 8-10+ years of end-to-end Supply Chain Management experience in a global, complex manufacturing environment
- Experience in the automotive industry or similar sectors with multi-tier global supply chains
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, SCM data structures, digital supply chain technologies, and system integration concepts
- Experience in global process governance, supply chain transformation, and digitalization initiatives
- Strong analytical skills, including KPI development, dashboard reporting, performance monitoring, and data-driven decision-making
- Experience leading cross-functional and cross-regional projects and influencing stakeholders without direct authority
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable process and system solutions
- Experience in process standardization, continuous improvement, and operational excellence programs
- Understanding of supply chain governance, master data management, and process optimization methodologies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with senior leadership and global teams
- Experience managing organizational change and adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working
- Proficiency in ERP, TMS, WMS, analytics platforms, and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong problem-solving skills, including risk identification, bottleneck removal, and sustainable solution implementation
- Fluent English, written and verbal
- Master's degree
What We Do
Inalfa Roof Systems North America is comprised of several companies in the United States and Mexico that engineer and assemble several models of sunroof systems as a tier one supplier to global automotive OEMs such as BMW, Ford, Stellantis, Daimler, Volkswagen, Honda, and General Motors. The regional headquarters and technical center of Inalfa Roof Systems North America are located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The organization of North America is comprised of 1,517 employees between our headquarters and assembly locations in Michigan and Georgia in the United States and Irapuato in Mexico. Inalfa Roof Systems North America is part of Inalfa’s global footprint. Our global headquarters is located in Venray, the Netherlands. The global footprint of Inalfa includes facilities in Europe, Korea and China. The Inalfa Group of companies employ more than 5,200 professionals worldwide. The Shareholder of the Inalfa Companies, Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. (BHAP) is headquartered in Beijing, China. BHAP is comprised of 40 member companies and employs more than 27,000 professionals worldwide. For more information on Inalfa Roof Systems please visit our global website at www.inalfa.com and for career opportunities with our company have a look at www.inalfacareers.com
