Table 2

Detailed synthesis of role competencies from job specifications

DimensionSub-dimensionAttributeGenAI adopterGenAI non-adopter
AmazonTeslaColgate-PalmoliveWarehouse GroupGKN automotiveEssilorLuxotticaBugatti RimacPatternSeagateAsicsGottardoShopee
Core mission and philosophySystems orchestrationSystems thinking and innovationXXXX        
End-to-end strategic ownershipXXX     X   
Risk identification and mitigationXXXX        
Exception-driven executionProcess discipline and adherence to plan    XXXX XXX
Transactional accuracy    X XXXXXX
Exception management and firefighting    XX XXX X
Essential tools and platformsAdvanced and programmatic toolsSQL proficiencyX X     X   
Python/programmatic scriptingX    X      
Business intelligence and visualization (Tableau, Power BI)XX X X XX   
Advanced planning systems (APS)  XX    X   
Explicit mention of AI/ML/LLMs  X         
Traditional ERP and Office suitesAdvanced Excel (modeling, macros)XXXXXXXXXXXX
Foundational ERP mastery  X XXXXXXXX
Competencies and mindsetAnalytical and engineering mindsetFirst-principles/engineering logic X          
Ambiguity tolerance/navigating uncertaintyXXX         
Collaborative influence and stakeholder managementXXXX    X  X
Project/program managementXXXX    X   
Procedural and executional mindsetDetail orientation and accuracy  XXXXXXXXXX
Tactical communication and coordination    XXXXXXXX
Tactical supplier relationship management X  XXX XXXX
Experience in high-volume environments XXXXX   X X

Note(s): An X indicates that the attribute was explicitly mentioned or strongly implied as a key requirement in the analyzed job specifications for the corresponding case. Annex A4 provides the source specifications; Annex A5 presents the detailed cross-case comparison underlying this synthesis

Source(s): Authors' own elaboration
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