Position Summary
Lead entire supply chain management function for plant operations including supply chain planning, procurement, logistics & warehouse management, and customer service for meeting customer delivery requirements and delivering excellent customer experience while controlling the inventory at optimal level. Ensure Import and Export Control is in compliance with local authorities, business and company Trade Compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
Lead S&OP program for location / plant level and work closely with cross-functional teams to generate arobust Demand / Supply / Inventory Plan for location guiding for business day to day operations.
Lead weekly sales forecast and ensure monthly sales forecast accuracy.
Lead Lean Imperatives (S&OP, PFEP, F/G Strategy) implementation and improvement programs for location with full support from division management team. Apply PFEP, Kanban and other lean management tools to build up the capability for supply chain management and ensure optimal level of inventory at plant.
Ensure production planning and scheduling efficiency and effectiveness.
Lead Inventory Management Improvement Program to prepare inventory forecast and drive improvement for forecast accuracy. Review inventory aging stock, define and implement actions to reduce aging and slow moving inventory with location supply chain teams. Support regular cycle count at plant to maximize inventory accuracy and minimize disruption for operations and delivery to customers.
Lead program on implementation and improvement of Demand Planning Management System and ERP / MRP system as the common platform for location. Promote and enforce continuous improvement for the programs.
Support Sourcing team to pursue supplier on time delivery; Coordinate with sourcing team on supplier lead time reduction programs like VMI hub and JIT.
Lead Logistics management improvement for locations and ensure Import and Export Control is in compliance with local authorities, business and company Trade Compliance requirement for location. Lead continuous improvement for logistics management on cost reduction and process improvement in all areas.
Use Supply Chain Team Improvement Board to track SCM team performance. Lead and drive continuous improvement for all SCM related processes and systems for location.
Support Win Strategy related deployment for location (AIP for demand & capacity planning, Customer Experience, OTR / OTP, SCM Improvement HPT, etc.)
Maintain the key customers and approved
Coach and develop location SCM team competency in all areas for Supply Chain Management. Develop people to meet business growth and people development requirement for the future.
Other tasks assigned by superior
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years working experience in Supply Chain Planning & Control, Production Planning & Control, Materials Planning and Management, Logistics management, Customer Service, Supply Chain Improvement Project and Program management.
Good understanding of working flows and procedures for trading and manufacturing business environment
Lean knowledge and experience for Supply Chain Management
Experience in IATF16949 would be a plus
Strong data analytical skills
Proficient with ERP system
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
Good business analysis, process improvement and change management skills are required.
Good command of English in both oral and writing
Strong leadership and people engagement and empowerment
Bachelor degree or equivalent
