We are looking for a Team Lead Sales Operations (m/f/d) in full-time, at the location Glashütte near Dresden & hybrid.

Your mission

Sales Operations is the vital link between production and point of sales: we facilitate information exchange between key stakeholders, contribute the relevant business intelligence, steer the product allocation decision process, and execute the distribution into the on- and offline channels of our global network.

In this position you will work closely with your commercial colleagues in headquarters and worldwide. You will not only strive to continuously make day-to-day business smarter and smoother, but you will also play a vital role in two major group transformation projects that will redefine our distribution processes and applications backbone.

The position reports to the Head of International Business Development and Commercial Strategy.

Your challenges

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (DOWNSTREAM)
Lead and monitor the efficiency of the allocation process and the quality of allocation decision-making for finished goods.
- Develop clear plan and roles across all distribution channels (retail, wholesale, eBusiness)
- Ensure good connections and collaboration among the production, retail, Business Planning and market teams.
- Reach the optimal allocation decisions by leading the monthly allocation meeting with markets.
Accountable for smooth and perfect allocation execution from HQ to markets.
- Support the RID Central Sales Operations team so that allocation and return/buy back decisions are executed by them at RID at the reference level.
Accountable for special order process, guidelines and operations of the finished goods.
Accountable for straps and buckles supply chain operations and processes.
Accountable for POS materials replenishment operations.
Managing the transformation of our distribution applications backbone
Developing the future target state of our operating model with key stakeholders in operations, retail, client, controlling etc.
Representing our specific business needs in the solution design phases of the group project
Leading the internal project and roll-out team, coordinating internal stakeholders, and ensuring business continuity during transformation
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Check and challenge reports prepared by Operations team.
Disciplinary and technical leadership and guidance:
- Manage Operations and eBusiness team member on day-to-day basis.
- Assign individual responsibilities, challenge and support them to reach results. Evaluate progress and results (PMP).
Learning and development:
- Transfer and maintain the sense of belonging and passion for working at ALS.
- Encourage and support team development and practice team growth by pushing boundaries.
- Develop team member’s capabilities, new skills though coaching and assigning new projects/experience. Evaluate outputs and offer reflective discussions to grow further.
Recruitment:
- Hiring of Operations and eBusiness team members. Ensures the diversity of candidates’ background and talents that strengthens Operations and eBusiness team as a whole.
- Onboard and train new team member as a part of “Lange family.” Monitor the team and take necessary Human Resources decisions to restructure the team.

Your profile

Education / studies in the field of economics, business administration, supply chain management, or related field
Team player, strong in building positive working relationships across functional and hierarchical boundaries.
Leadership skills / experience
Deeply analytical and a strategical thinker
Professional experience in sales and service of an internationally active group or many years of experience in strategic planning and supply chain management
Independent thinker and worker
Willingness to learn the fine watchmaking business with diligence and perseverance.
Excellent command of German and English. Additional language fluency is a plus.
Excellent knowledge of MS-Excel, PowerPoint and BI Solutions
Knowledge of SAP and/or other ERP systems

What We Offer

Performance-based, attractive compensation with 13th salary and participation in the bonus program
High degree of personal responsibility and opportunity to implement own ideas
International cooperation within the Richemont Group
A modern working environment
Flexible working hours and the possibility of home office: 3 days office, 2 days home office per week
Subsidy for the job ticket
Employer-sponsored pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
Annual employee appraisals and individual personnel development
Health maintenance measures and company medical care
Subsidy for childcare costs for non-school-age children
Free use of digital training opportunities in LinkedIn Learning
Free use of the Group's internal digital language software Speexx
Extensive corporate benefits offers
Sodexo Benefit Pass

A challenging task awaits you in a modern oriented company of the Richemont Group. Become part of our success story and leave your footprints. Enrich a team that carries the work of Ferdinand A. Lange into the future with passion and strong team spirit - according to our motto "Never stand still".

We look forward to receiving your application documents including motivation letter and CV.

Please click on "Apply now". We look forward to hearing from you.

A. Lange & Söhne

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