Director, Global Supply Chain Systems & Data

Description :The Director, Global Supply Chain Systems & Data will be responsible enhancing global supply chain system capabilities while driving standardized and simplified supply chain solutions through the partnership with business unit supply chain teams, IT, leadership, and others. The role will lead a global team to enhance supply chain performance visibility for key stakeholders by implementing standard global KPIs, analytics, and dashboards, driving improvement actions across the business. A key aspect of the role is to refine supply chain master data integrity and implement controls to ensure data accuracy. The Director will report to the VP of Strategic Supply and be based in Basel or Asturias in Europe; Glen Mills, PA or Troy, MI in USA.Key Responsibilities:Lead a global team to maintain and enhance a supply chain best practices maturity model, supporting sites and supply chains in deploying advanced system functionality.Strategically establish processes, in partnership with key stakeholders, to collect, evaluate, and prioritize system improvements and business initiatives that require system support, ensuring governance over standard global processes.Collaborate with IT and local business teams to drive the execution of strategic system improvements and business initiatives.Advise on the implementation of new operations and supply chain systems into new regions and businesses of the organization including the continued deployment of S4/Hana outside of North America.Develop and implement systems to monitor process health and best practice conformance, identifying improvement activities and highlighting potential risks to inform strategic decisions.Oversee the collection, evaluation, and prioritization of analytics and dashboard requests from business teams, ensuring alignment with key metrics and standardization.Partner with IT and local business teams to implement standard global KPI reports, centrally calculating metrics using global definitions and providing visibility into insights to drive strategic improvement actions.Lead the development of capability in super users by maintaining a library of training documents and best practices, championing training, and engaging the SME network for continuous learning and strategic development.Establish and oversee comprehensive training documentation and programs to ensure consistent knowledge transfer and skill development across the organization.Key Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain management, operations management, business administration, or a related field; master’s degree and/or certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP) preferred.10 years of experience in a combination of supply chain and operations roles in manufacturing.Strong skillset in project management skills, process ownership, and people leadership.Proven experience with global Enterprise Resource Planning systems such as SAP S4 HANA.Demonstrated ability to lead change across teams and functions, effectively engaging all layers of the organization.Proven track record of implementing supply chain system best practices and leading continuous improvement initiatives within a global organization.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex concepts clearly to stakeholders at all levels.Ability to manage a team, delegate tasks, and support the team through execution.This role will require domestic and international travel of up to 25% and time zone flexibility is required as the team and key stakeholders are located across multiple regions.Our Company:Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.