Senior Supply Chain Manager
Appear excels in providing cutting-edge technology solutions to the world's largest broadcasters, sports leagues, and content owners. Supporting iconic events like the Olympics, F1, and the Premier League, Appear is pivotal in bringing thrilling live content to billions worldwide.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Supply Chain Manager to oversee and manage our company's comprehensive supply chain and logistics strategy. This role is critical in maximizing process efficiency and productivity by collaborating with various departments, implementing best practices, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of products. The position is full-time and reports directly to the Supply Chain Director.
Key Responsibilities:
- Purchasing and Logistics Management:
- Oversee purchasing, order processing, shipping, import-export activities, and repairs to support business operations
- Ensure timely and cost-effective logistics, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution
- Supplier and Vendor Relationship Management:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and vendors to ensure quality and delivery standards are met
- Monitor supplier performance and address issues promptly to ensure a reliable supply of materials
- ERP System Utilization:
- Utilize ERP systems to streamline supply chain processes, manage data, and enhance decision-making
- Maintain accurate data in the CRM system regarding payment terms, pricing, products, delivery, and invoicing information
- Support the finance team with invoice processing and payment follow-ups
- Logistics and Operations Coordination:
- Assist logistics operations to ensure on-time deliveries and meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets
- Collaborate closely with couriers and forwarders to optimize transportation and distribution logistics
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required in business, logistics, engineering, supply chain management or similar degrees
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field
- Proven experience in managing and optimizing supply chain processes
- Proficiency in supply chain software and tools
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle high volume data, manual, fast paced environment and meet deadlines
- Good communicative skills in Norwegian and English
The successful candidate has a positive attitude and enjoys working in an international environment. A key success factor is the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization both internally and externally. Language skills are advantageous and complete fluency in English is an absolute minimum requirement.
We offer
- A diverse, international, and dynamic work environment. We are 30 different nationalities at our office today!
- Five weeks of annual vacation
- On-site gym facilities, subsidized canteens, and snacks and fruits on the house
- Complimentary parking, including free electric car charging, at our centrally located premises in Lysaker
- Travel insurance coverage
- Defined contribution pension plan
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience.
Application deadline is September 08th
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Appear is a leader in live production technology, specialising in high-capacity, sustainable solutions for media processing and content delivery. Our portfolio is designed to support the most complex scenarios of live event contribution, adapting seamlessly to the ever-evolving dynamics of the media, entertainment, and sports industries.
Our extensive client base, including world-leading content creators like NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery, Formula 1, NHL, and Riot Games, rely on our solutions to deliver the highest profile live media with utmost integrity and efficiency. This trust underscores our position at the pinnacle of live production technology, where our commitment to excellence and innovation meets the critical demands of the most prestigious live events worldwide.
Founded in 2004, Appear has established itself as a leader in the industry. Thanks to our world-renowned team of experts and their relentless emphasis on modularity and functional versatility, we are at the forefront of innovation in live production technology.
We actively participate with key industry bodies and technology partners to drive the advancement of standardisation and foster continuous innovation. Our excellence is internationally recognised through numerous accolades, including the prestigious NAB Excellence in Sustainability Award and TVBEurope’s Best in Market, celebrating our achievements in sustainability and technological leadership.
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