Senior Manager, Packaging Lead
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Locations: Ballerup
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: February 12, 2025 (24 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R24308
Do you want to ensure continuous sustainability packaging improvements within our Global Operations function? And do you want to develop yourself professionally and personally within management at a global and market recognized conglomerate within hearing instruments, audio-, video-, and gaming equipment? Then you might be our new colleague.
The position can be based throughout Europe at one of our local offices located in Warsaw (Poland), Münster (Germany), Montegrotto Terme (Italy), Madrid (Spain), Paris (France), Bicester (UK) or at our Global HQ, located in Ballerup, Denmark.
As our Senior Manager, you have subject matter expertise within packing and sourcing, and you will ensure developing our initiatives going forward with a sustainability focus on everything that we do.
We are focused on innovation and proficiency in our industry. Our global operations span multiple regions, and we are on a strategic transformational journey, as part of our “One GN” corporate strategy, where we are in the processes of merging our business units into one corporate GN Group structure.
The team you will be part of:
As you can be based at any of our above-mentioned European locations – incl. at our Global HQ, located in Ballerup, Denmark – you should expect some travel activity to occur, depending on your physical location. You report to Vice President Global Sourcing, Liam Kenny, physically located in Ireland and be part of the Global Sourcing Management team.
You will motivate and develop your global sourcing team of two specialists located in China, specializing in packaging, ensuring strategic procurement practices are in place. You will also ensure the continuous establishment and improvement of resilient local delivery networks across NA, EMEA, and APAC regions, supply chain agility, cost optimization, and sustainability.
As part of a global organization, our team is diverse, with members from various nationalities and located across the world. Our daily communication language is English. We promote an atmosphere of shared learning where mutual aid and reflection on outcomes, both positive and negative, are integral to our group's progress.
You work across the organization – incl. with our COO - ensuring alignment on strategic sourcing strategies with business objectives while mitigating risks and enhancing supplier partnerships on a global scale.
Your contribution is appreciated, and you will:
* Empower, motivate and develop the global sourcing and packaging team - that works globally, remotely, and virtually.
* Develop and implement sourcing and packaging strategies that align with company goals and sustainability initiatives.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and supply chain, to ensure packaging solutions meet business goals.
* Oversee the design, testing, and implementation of new packaging materials and technologies.
* Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
* Manage packaging budgets and optimize costs without compromising quality.
* Monitor and analyze packaging performance metrics for continuous improvement.
* Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in packaging technologies.
We are open to your managerial experience, as we believe there can be several paths you have taken in your career. We do believe that to thrive in the role, the following background and experience will be beneficial:
* A higher educational background at a bachelor or master’s level in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Strategic Procurement, Business Management or other relevant areas of studies.
* Experience with strategic sourcing, packaging management or similar position within an international environment with a complex packaging product – e.g. within electronics or computer equipment, FMCG or MedTech with a B2B focus.
* Knowledge of packaging materials, technologies, and sustainability practices.
* Developing and implementing packaging strategies.
* Ability to coach, motivate and develop a team.
* Able to deal with ambiguity as the role is under development.
* Proficient in analysis and skilled at resolving complex issues with understanding of general accounting principles.
* Vendor and Supplier Management, including risk management, negotiation and facilitation management.
* Project and change management experience.
* The ability and will to establish relations and contribute to a social and collaborative work environment where collective outcomes are shared, and problems are openly discussed.
* Microsoft Office Skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
* ERP system experience.
* Ability to communicate & present in English across the organization, including to senior management.
At a personal level, we imagine that you:
* Are result oriented with an ability to approach problems from new angles.
* Respect deadlines and can prioritize efforts and focus efficiently for you and for your team.
* Can work collaboratively and be accountable.
You should also expect some yearly activity, as part of your responsibility, depending upon which of our European offices you will be based at.
We encourage you to apply
Even if you don’t match all the above-mentioned skills, we will gladly receive your application if you think you have transferable skills. We highly value a mindset, motivation, and energy, that aligns with our core values, to not only ensure success for you, but for your team and the wider GN organization as well.
We are dedicated to an inclusive recruitment process
All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. As such, we encourage you to submit your CV without a photo to ensure an equal and fair application process.
Should you have any special requirements for the Interview please let the hiring manager know upon accepting invitation to interview.
How to apply?
Use the ‘APPLY’ link no later than 12th of February 2025. Applications are assessed on a continuous basis, so don’t wait to send yours.
On a time crunch? Feel free to only submit your up-to-date CV including a few sentences outlining your motivation for applying – quick and easy.
If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Vice President Global Sourcing, Liam Kenny on LinkedIn.
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GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.
We hope you will join us on this journey and look forward to receiving your application.
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About Us
GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.
GN was founded more than 150 years ago with a vision to connect the world. Today, inspired by our strong heritage, GN touches more lives than ever with the broadest portfolio of products and services in our history – fostering a sense of community, openness, and understanding.
By listening to customers and combining our unique expertise in the human ear, audio, video, and speech, wireless technologies, software, and miniaturization, we transform what it takes to bring people closer to what is important to them.
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Founded in 1869, the GN Group employs 7,000 people and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO). GN’s solutions are sold in around 100 countries across the world.
If you would like to learn more about us, visit our homepage gn.com or click on our different brands. You can also connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
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