Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?
As ANCS (Automation, Navigation & Control Systems), we transform how vessels perform to create the safest and most efficient journey for our customers – always with the vision in mind to navigate towards a more sustainable maritime industry. With our rich history of pioneering maritime technologies we have defined industry benchmarks.
To be better tomorrow, we need the right talents today to complement our strong team of 650 employees in over 10 countries across the globe with the right skills, experience and a winning attitude.
We are looking for a Senior Manager Parts Coordination Management (m/f/d) to join our team.
The preferred location for the position is in Hamburg (Germany), but also Hørsholm (Denmark) or Pandan Crescent (Singapore) are possible location.
What you will be doing
As Senior Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the shipment and replacement procedures. More importantly you will be responsible for providing guidance, instruction and training to inspire the parts team to perform at their optimum. You should create a cohesive team that works efficiently to ensure a flawless customer experience related to ANCS part deliveries. The team operates from various country locations among them Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Italy, USA, Singapore, Korea and China.
As PCM Manager you will:
• Provide overall leadership and administrative management for approximately 25 to 30 team members which includes:
o defining roles and responsibilities
o conducting performance reviews, development discussions and target settings
o participating in salary planning
o promoting professional growth through timely performance feedback, coaching, and counselling
• Work across teams on developing and implementing delivery processes, ensuring one global aligned way of working
• Work towards continuous process improvements and overall process compliance
• Support cost reduction efforts, and identify cost take out
• Organize reporting and controlling
• Define strategy and operational objectives for the team, clear team goals and KPIs
• Ensure the transfer of knowledge within the team
• Ensure the highest level of quality and response time for part deliveries
• Oversee day-to-day teams' operation and performance
• Create a healthy and motivating work environment
• Cooperate with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Work in accordance with business as well as quality, health, safety, and environmental guidelines
Success measures:
• Sales & Margin
• Working Capital
• Response Times
• Customer satisfaction
• Employee Satisfaction
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:
• Technical or commercial studies with corresponding professional experience, preferably experience in leadership role with decentralized teams
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (across cultures and functions)
• Ability to create and maintain a healthy and motivating work environment
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Quick decision-making skills
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Customer centric mindset
Other qualifications/skills include:
• experience with process development and optimization
• In-depth SAP knowledge
It’s a plus if you:
• are familiar with the maritime business and regulatory environment
• have knowledge of the NACOS Core product portfolio
In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers around the world. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 40%, even though most of the meetings are held virtually.
Why you and us?
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.
We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?
We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.
