Supply Chain Manager
**Onboarding You To The Company**
At Nexans, our global vision is to electrify the future. We design and manufacture advanced cable systems that connect people, industries and nations, supporting the global energy transition. Through our expertise, innovation and commitment to sustainability, we help build a more connected and electrified world.
At Grid & Connect Norway, we work to deliver reliable products and solutions to our customers. Our success depends on efficient operations, strong collaboration across the supply chain and a continuous focus on quality, safety and customer satisfaction.
CHOOSING NEXANS
At Nexans, your work powers the global transition to renewable energy. We offer meaningful careers with purpose, backed by over a century of expertise in electrification. You’ll benefit from international mobility, strong development programmes, and a culture that values inclusion, innovation and wellbeing. Join us to electrify the future!
WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM
As Supply Chain Manager, you will lead the supply chain function for Grid & Connect Norway, based at our Langhus site. You will report directly to the Plant Manager and lead a team responsible for ensuring efficient and reliable supply chain operations, from sourcing and purchasing to planning and sales and operations planning (S&OP).
You will work closely with customers, supplying plants across Nexans and external suppliers, Sales & Marketing, Operations and Controlling. You will also collaborate with the Nordic supply chain organisation and contribute to the Plant Management Team and Grid & Connect Norway Management Team.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, develop your team and drive improvements that strengthen customer service, operational efficiency and business performance.
**How You Make An Impact**
As Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of materials from raw materials to finished goods, balancing customer service, availability and inventory levels. You will play a key role in supporting business growth, profitability and continuous improvement.
**Your Main Responsibilities Will Include**
- Lead the supply chain function: Manage and develop the team across Purchasing, Sourcing, Planning and S&OP, fostering motivation, competence development and a strong sense of ownership.
- Optimise material flow and inventory: Ensure efficient planning and management of material flows, maintaining the lowest possible inventory levels while securing product availability and operational continuity.
- Drive customer satisfaction: Ensure high service levels through proactive follow-up, close collaboration and dedicated support for key customers and projects.
- Own the S&OP process: Lead the sales and operations planning process, including sales forecasting, demand planning and coordination between commercial and operational functions.
- Strengthen supplier collaboration: Work closely with supplying plants within Nexans and external suppliers to secure reliable deliveries, effective sourcing and smooth supply chain operations.
- Improve cost efficiency and working capital: Drive cost optimisation, with particular attention to inventory levels, Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) and relevant supply chain costs.
- Support business growth and profitability: Identify opportunities for value-added services and win-win solutions with customers while contributing to improved business performance.
- Promote Lean and continuous improvement: Further develop Lean methodologies, establish efficient working practices and support a clear safety culture throughout the department.
- Contribute to management and cross-functional collaboration: Participate in the Plant Management Team and Grid & Connect Norway Management Team, while sharing supply chain knowledge and best practices across the company and Nordic organisation.
You will succeed in this role by building a motivated and capable team, maintaining high customer satisfaction, improving cost efficiency and working capital, and supporting sustainable business growth.
You boost your impact by actively promoting Quality and HSE.
YOUR STARTING POINT
**Role**
We know that the best candidates don’t always match every requirement listed, but here are some examples of the background and experience that can help you thrive in the role:
- A university degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field. Relevant experience may compensate for formal education.
- At least 5 years of experience leading and developing a team, with the ability to motivate people and build strong working relationships.
- Solid knowledge of supply chain management, including purchasing, sourcing, planning and inventory management.
- Experience with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and sales forecasting is an advantage.
- Strong IT skills and an understanding of master data management and its importance for effective supply chain operations.
- A customer-oriented mindset, with a strong focus on service levels, operational performance and continuous improvement.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance customer requirements, inventory levels, costs and business objectives.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to work effectively across functions and with internal and external stakeholders.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Norwegian is a plus.
- Personal values aligned with those of Nexans: Pioneer, Dedicated, United.
OUR GROWTH CULTURE
Among our employees, we share the same values: we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to delivering the highest standards of performance, and united in achieving our ambitious goals.
At the individual level, our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We believe in autonomy at the local level while encouraging knowledge sharing across our organisation. We welcome you as a valuable member of our team and support you in making a meaningful impact on our business and the energy transition.
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