Supply Chain Lead

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, who are the global leader in access solutions. Every day, we reimagine how people move through a safer, more open world with ease. If you’ve ever walked through an automatic door, stayed in a hotel, or gone through passport control, you’ve probably used one of our products or services. We have operations in over 70 countries, with over 52,000 colleagues around the world.

Our expertise in customer journey mapping, innovation, and service design leads to the invention of new solutions that create value for our clients and exceptional experiences for their end users. And we have the fantastic opportunity available in Self Storage for a Supply Chain Lead.

Part of Global Solutions, PTI Security Systems, a division of ASSA ABLOY, is a dynamic and innovative leader in the self-storage access control sector. We are committed to delivering innovative and industry leading products/services to our customers.

Your Role in Keeping the Future in Safe Hands…

As the Supply Chain Lead for the Global Solutions division of ASSA ABLOY, you will have the opportunity to advance the PTI Security Systems business through product innovation and cost optimization.

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, you will be responsible for coordinating, organizing, and overseeing all activities involved in the identification, acquisition, production, and distribution of the company’s goods.  

What you will do…

• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
• Establish performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
• Develop and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the factory.   
• Maintain required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.
• Analyze current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.
• Develop policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
• Negotiate prices for direct and indirect materials and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.
• Participate as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials. 
• Act as part of the team coordinating engineering changes, product line extension, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions.
• Monitor the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality, cost, and sustainability requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What we expect of you…

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent understanding of Oracle, specifically NetSuite operations
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required.
• Ten years of experience in a similar relevant position required.

What you can expect from us…

• Generous and competitive total rewards package.

• Comprehensive and career-development resources to expand your skills and maximise your potential.

• Supportive and accessible leadership team and a solid values platform that underpins who we are and how we operate.

Application

You can submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’. We will not consider application received via e-mail or through other channels. We will review applications continuously, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Featuring four times in Forbes’ most innovative companies worldwide, we deliver innovative, safe, and convenient security solutions that provide real added value to our customers. As a group, our goal is to everyday help billions of people experience a more open world. We’re proud to boast leading positions across the majority of Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Oceania, offering products and services to our customers seeking solutions to their entrance and opening requirements, such as locks, doors and entrance automation.

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We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 52,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.