Looking for an Employee?
Contact Us
Looking for a job?
Switzerland + 41 41 508 7007 The Netherlands + 31 20 808 1102 Nordic Region +46 855 122 834 United Kingdom + 41 41 508 7007
Social
2023 EMEA Recruitment Privacy Policy Cookies

About

< Back to team

Ben Betts

Senior Consultant

Phone number: + 41 41 588 1632

Email: [email protected]

Senior Consultant

Ben is a Senior Consultant within our Procurement & Supply Chain recruitment team sourcing high-tier talent for key supply chain jobs in Switzerland with our global clients across the cantons.

He joined EMEA Recruitment with 3 years of recruitment experience within the Procurement & Supply Chain discipline, specialising in the senior to executive level market in the UK.

As a recruiter, Ben enjoys building long-lasting relationships with both candidates and clients and utilises a consultative approach.

He is excited to learn more about the inner workings of the international market and expand his network.

Ben’s Interests

Ben is an ex-professional rugby player and has travelled the world playing rugby for international teams in the UK, Australia, France, and Italy.

For the first time in history, when playing for the under-20s for Ireland, the team beat the All Blacks (New Zealand’s national rugby team and the most successful international men’s rugby side of all time). 

His other interests include hiking, travelling, photography and swimming.

Senior Consultant
  • Rugby
  • Hiking
  • Travelling
  • Photography
  • Swimming

Ben Betts

Senior Consultant

Phone number: + 41 41 588 1632

Email: [email protected]

Ben is a Senior Consultant within our Procurement & Supply Chain recruitment team sourcing high-tier talent for key supply chain jobs in Switzerland with our global clients across the cantons.

He joined EMEA Recruitment with 3 years of recruitment experience within the Procurement & Supply Chain discipline, specialising in the senior to executive level market in the UK.

As a recruiter, Ben enjoys building long-lasting relationships with both candidates and clients and utilises a consultative approach.

He is excited to learn more about the inner workings of the international market and expand his network.

Ben’s Interests

Ben is an ex-professional rugby player and has travelled the world playing rugby for international teams in the UK, Australia, France, and Italy.

For the first time in history, when playing for the under-20s for Ireland, the team beat the All Blacks (New Zealand’s national rugby team and the most successful international men’s rugby side of all time). 

His other interests include hiking, travelling, photography and swimming.

Circle Image
  • Rugby
  • Hiking
  • Travelling
  • Photography
  • Swimming

OUR Switzerland TEAM

Paul Toms
Founder & Co-Owner
Find out more >
Founder & Co-Owner
Richard Bailey
Managing Director
Find out more >
Managing Director
John Byrne
CH Country Director
Find out more >
CH Country Director
John Bower
Director - Finance
Find out more >
Director - Finance
Meriel Graham
Director
Find out more >
Director
Neil Cope
Director - Procurement, Supply Chain & Operations
Find out more >
Director - Procurement, Supply Chain & Operations
Mike Baldwin
Director
Find out more >
Director
Keely Straw
Manager - Human Resources
Find out more >
Manager - Human Resources
Mark Robinson
Insight & Optimisation Director
Find out more >
Insight & Optimisation Director
Rebecca Spicer
Associate Director
Find out more >
Rebecca Spicer
Annie Gosnell
Associate Director
Find out more >
Associate Director
Sasha Gill
Associate Director
Find out more >
Associate Director
Lauren Eagar
Senior Consultant
Find out more >
Senior Consultant
Drew Larcombe
Recruitment Consultant
Find out more >
Recruitment Consultant
Lukas Qureshi
Recruitment Consultant
Find out more >
Recruitment Consultant
Dean Milwain
Senior Researcher
Find out more >
Senior Researcher
Millie Flanagan
Researcher
Find out more >
Researcher
Daniel Ogebule
Researcher
Find out more >
Daniel Ogebule - Researcher
Emanuela Pali
Researcher
Find out more >
Emanuela Pali - Researcher

Ben Betts JOBS

Senior Supply Planning Manager - Rapid Response

Competitive Salary
Zug
Procurement & Supply Chain
Permanent
Posted 3 days ago
My client is an exciting global leading FMCG organization seeking a Senior Supply Planning Manager - Rapid Response.

The company is implementing a new platform/technology system to enhance its planning abilities across the entire Supply Chain function.  

In this position, you will be the Owner of the Supply Planning Excellence agenda across the Group, accountable for developing, implementing, and enforcing global supply planning processes and tools to support in fulfilling all inventory, cost and service KPIs.

My client is transforming its planning capabilities across all our markets with the OnePlan program (utilizing the Kinaxis Rapid Response platform).

This role is crucial for the OnePlan programme leading business architect supply planning and detailed scheduling sub-workstreams.

The position will be based in Zug, Switzerland.

The required skills & competencies to succeed in this role include:
  • Design, develop and deploy Supply Planning standards, processes, policies, and tools in line with industry best practices
  • Implement Kinaxis Rapid Response across the Group in line with the OnePlan programme implementation timeline
  • Lead the functional selection process and later implement the future chosen Detailed Scheduling tool
  • Responsible for in-time and quality delivery for all Business Architect workstream deliverables in OnePlan including securing regional and market adherence to Process Blueprint Level 5 and below, user stories, gap analyses (As Is & To be), configuration, testing, training, go-live and hyper-care support
  • Develop and deploy sustainable supply planning capability and training programs to ensure consistency of knowledge, practices, and level of understanding across the whole planning community
  • Support regional teams to adhere to group standards for key supply processes/practices in markets through structured assessments and close monitoring vs Group standards
  • Together with the IBP resources, support the further development of the S&OP/IBP process maturity and continue improvement

Personal qualifications & Experience:
  • Excellent project manager: Proven APS (Advanced Planning System) implementation or usage experience for supply planning
  • Has proven project management skills being able to deliver complex projects on time while managing communication/expectations with internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience in SAP APO, Kinaxis RapidResponse or other APS tools
  • Ability to have a holistic view of events and to connect cross-functional and regional initiatives. Begin with \"the end in mind” defining, proposing, and aligning stakeholders on all levels on a strategic vision
  • Min 5 years of operational planning experience within FMCG
  • Experienced change agent and communicator: Proven ability to operate effectively at all levels of the organization and an ability to build strong, constructive relationships and positively influence a diverse group of stakeholders.
  • Result Orientation: Documented history of own, measurable, and outstanding achievements in cross functional, cross-geographical business projects. Ability and willingness to coach diverse teams as well as demonstrate true adaptability and curiosity.
  • Travel requirement: 5-10% to Group- wide locations (Europe, Asia)

If you feel you have the relevant experience and have implemented/rolled out the Rapid Response platform (Kinaxis Technology) previously, please apply and let\'s have a conversation. 

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.