Delivery Structure Specialist

We are looking for aDelivery Structure Specialistto join theKONE Supply Chain Product Management team. The seniority level of the role can be tailored to the selected candidate.

The KONE Supply Chain Product Management team is responsible for planning and implementing global product supply strategies, including supply related aspects of product development, product costing, and product change management.

As part of KONE’s product harmonization program, the Delivery Structure team plays a key role in defining and maintaining delivery and manufacturing structures across supply lines and manufacturing units, based on the existing supply footprint and defined supply and manufacturing strategies.

The Delivery Structure Specialist is a critical contributor to new product introductions and product change implementation. The role requires close collaboration with KONE factories and supply units, Supply Chain Project Management, Product Change Management, and KONE Technology & Innovation.

This position is preferably based inUsti, withPeroor Cadrezzate as alternative locations. Occasional travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Define supply line requirements for Engineering and Delivery Structures based on existing supply and manufacturing strategies.
• Participate in make or buy studies and related supply chain evaluations.
• Reorganize Engineering Structures into Delivery Structures at ESU and ECU level to support the different business and manufacturing use cases.
• Create and maintain DS configuration data, and related technical rules for new and existing products.
• Manage configuration updates driven by product, technology, and Supply Chain changes.
• Define component tagging and configuration logic to ensure correct product and sales order configuration.
• Ensure configuration solutions support global product architecture, data quality, harmonization, and standardization objectives.
• Support the validation and implementation of product changes and releases across the supply chain.
• Troubleshoot product configuration and data issues in collaboration with relevant technical and business stakeholders.

• Identify gaps in existing tools and processes, and initiate development requests to implement required enhancements or new functionalities.

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM).
• Engineering background or relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with configuration management, product structures (BOMs), variants, and product lifecycle management (PLM/PDM) tools
• Strong understanding of order to delivery process flows and the ability to analyze and resolve related issues.
• Basic understanding of the KONE system landscape and data flow across engineering, configuration, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain systems.
• Deep knowledge of Change Request (CR) processes and product change practices.
• Ability to test and validate required change scenarios in testing environments following product changes.
• Experience working with manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain, or product management processes is considered an advantage.
• Analytical mindset with structured problem-solving skills.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities in an international environment.
• Good negotiation and influencing skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

We Offer

• A unique opportunity to work and develop your skills in a truly international environment.
• Exposure to global product and supply chain development activities.
• Global career development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Comprehensive KONE employee benefits.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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