Job Responsibilities/Duties:
· To direct and oversee, plan and direct overall Group’s Supply Chain strategy within Business entities, Manufacturing facilities as well as Warehousing units covering all regions that Group is operating.
· To oversee the Group’s inventory, warehousing, distribution and logistics functions.
· To analyze the current supply chain operations and provide innovative solutions to supply chain operations for greater efficiencies with the goal of exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
- To lead and drive cross functional improvement initiatives to ensure accurate and timely order fulfilment and cost-effective transport and delivery; implement and manage inventory accuracy improvement programs to support business growth.
- To develop the supply chain budget with regular monitoring of actual expenditure against forecast and identifying opportunities for improvement to ensure the supply chain processes are supporting sound financial practices and operational efficiencies.
· To direct and oversee the development and management of Group’s Sustainability (Sustainability Operations and M&E, Sourcing & Customer/Supplier Relationship) partnership and strategy across regions, and lead the interaction and engagement with multinational clients and define Group’s sustainability strategy.
- To own solid understanding of the financials and the impact that supply chain has on revenue, product costing and margins.
- To gauge the effectiveness of existing logistic partners and identify ongoing opportunities to increase efficiencies.
- To research, secure and manage relationships with global shipping partners based on quality, level of service, competitive pricing, and the ability to scale based on growing needs.
- To evaluate, recommend, and support improved IT tools in supply chain management to drive operational effectiveness.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
· Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or equivalent education or work experience.
· 10 - 15 years of prior relevant experience with Supply Chain & Sustainability leadership experience in Foods Processing/FMCG Industry.
· Demonstrated ability to design and implement comprehensive approaches to risk management.
· Outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
· Ability to navigate through ambiguity, handle the unexpected with flexibility and provide clarity to business leadership
· Possesses strong business acumen, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
· Possesses good interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written; able to articulate ideas to both operational and non-operational audiences.
