Operations Director

il y a 2 semaines


Paris, France Hitachi Temps plein

**Location**:
Les Ulis, Paris, France

**Job ID**:
R0067274

**Date Posted**:
2024-12-20

**Company Name**:
Hitachi Rail Systems France SAS

**Profession (Job Category)**:
Other

**Job Schedule**:
Full time

**Remote**:
No

**Hitachi Rail's French entity is strengthening its teams and recruiting an Operations Director M/F on a permanent contract, for its Les Ulis site (91) - head office.**

**About Us**

**A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.**

**Accountabilities**

Strategic Leadership:

- Define and implement the long-term strategic and operational direction of the supply chain, including flow, stock, and procurement planning.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain and logistics processes.
- Monitor procurement processes, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement and harmonization of practices.
- Participate in strategic supplier negotiations and the implementation or renewal of framework agreements.

Operational Excellence:

- Oversee annual purchasing budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and monitor procurement activities by product and service category.
- Coordinate and align supply chain activities with internal stakeholders (projects, sales, production, purchasing).
- Monitor the operational implementation of supply chain action plans and make necessary adjustments.
- Provide procurement expertise during tendering phases.
- Interface with the Finance dept.
- Interface and monitor the company's QHSE policy.
- Oversee facility management activities to ensure employee well-being and safety.

Competencies (optional)

**Required Skills/ Knowledge**
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
- In-depth knowledge of the company's business, competitors, partners and customers
- Decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Strong negotiation skills
- Effective communication skills

**Desired Skills/ Knowledge**
- Emotional intelligence and adaptability
- Strong work ethic and ability to handle multiple priorities
- Project management skills

**Education/Qualifications**
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record in supply chain management and procurement.

Languages (optional)

French & English fluency

However, if you are missing one or more of these criteria, try your luck anyway We are committed to studying any interesting profile, even if it is a little out of the box.

The CV must be provided in French and English.

Part of the interview will be in English.

**At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.



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