About the job
- Oversee and optimize all planning activities, including demand forecasting and production planning.
- Enhance logistics efficiency to achieve cost-effective solutions.
- Implement improvements across all planning and logistics processes.
- Lead and facilitate new product introduction projects within the supply chain.
- Manage project timelines, materials, and logistics operations.
- Ensure high service levels and performance in product delivery.
- Set and monitor appropriate stock level parameters and control processes.
- Oversee global freight forwarding operations to provide optimal service at minimal cost.
- Evaluate and enhance operating procedures for effectiveness.
- Ensure adherence to government regulations and compliance.
- Develop and be accountable for departmental and sub-functional plans, performance outcomes, and resource management.
- Utilize functional knowledge and methodologies to identify solutions for long-term objectives.
- Proactively communicate supply chain challenges and propose viable alternatives.
- Collaborate with commercial teams to meet sales targets.
- Train and develop team members; monitor performance and adapt training as necessary.
- Attract and retain high-potential talent through effective development strategies.
- Act as a role model and change agent within the team.
- Encourage collaboration among team members to achieve personal and organizational objectives.
- Coordinate team efforts to establish and manage a regional strategy and operational plan.
- Manage local procurement through effective sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing strategies.
- Monitor inventory turnover and address aging materials.
- Strategically plan for inbound and outbound raw materials and finished goods.