Job Description
Job Purpose:
To lead, optimize, and manage our global supply chain operations. Oversee end-to-end supply chain processes, from Demand Planning, Purchasing and Production Planning to Logistics & Freight Spend, Trade Compliance and Shipment, ensuring efficient operations across all regions. This role will play a critical part in driving strategic initiatives, improving supply chain performance, and enhancing cost-efficiency across the business.
Responsibilities :
* Build world class supply chain for the OEM business on systems, processes, policies, and practices.
* Develop and implement the global supply chain strategy aligned with the company's business goals, ensuring optimal efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.
* Actively apply & deploy supply chain excellence in Global Supply Chain & Factories.
* Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain operations, including inventory management, forecasting, logistics, NPI, Trade Compliance.
* Work closely with internal teams (e.g., Commercial, Operations, Finance, Products, etc.) to ensure seamless integration and alignment of supply chain activities with business needs.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with global logistics partners. Negotiate contracts and manage performance to ensure high-quality, timely deliveries.
* Ensure compliance with local and global regulations, standards, and best practices.
* Leverage existing analytics and supply chain technology to drive continuous improvement, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and generate actionable insights for decision-making.
* Continue to Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global supply chain team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
* Incorporate innovative technologies or practices to improve long-term business sustainability.
* Resolve all urgent supply chain issues to ensure supply continuity.
* Ambassador of cross-functional collaboration, engagement and change management to achieve common business goals.
* Use data analytics to develop and enhance KPIs to drive performance and decision making.
* Share best practices and actively contributes to process improvement; delivers results through problem solving and process improvement activities.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
* Ideally possessing a relevant professional qualification and/or suitable background experience in Demand & Supply Planning and Logistics.
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in global supply chain management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. Experience with multinational supply chains and cross-border operations is required
* Strong hands-on knowledge of all aspects of the Supply Chain; logistics, purchasing, planning, forecasting, inventory management and dealing with complex supply chain requirements.
* Language skills in English required.
Additional Information
Skills & Abilities:
* Strong knowledge of supply chain management and logistics strategies.
* Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
* Advanced proficiency in supply chain software, ERP systems, and data analytics tools.
* Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global business environment.
* Solid understanding of international trade regulations and supply chain compliance.
* Experience in change management in a business transformation journey.
* Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment.
* Proven track record in delivering efficient day to day operation
* High degree of organization and ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
* Excellent communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills that enable you to earn trust at all levels.
* Ability to think and move quickly and inspire his/her team in an environment where problem solving, and action bias is desired
* Highly analytical and use data to guide decision making process.
Key Internal and External Relationships:
* Senior Leadership Team
* Commercial teams
* Factory Operations,
* Global Quality
* Global Sourcing
* Service
* Etc.