Supply Chain Director

Job Description : SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR MALAYSIA As the Supply Chain Director, you will be responsible to lead end-to-end supply chain operations and direct all facets of supply chain management from purchasing, logistics warehousing, inventory management, material forecasting, capacity planning and sourcing, master scheduling, inventory control and financial costing. Moreover, you will be accountable for the supply chain related management’s objectives such as product cost improvement roadmap, on-time delivery, lead time, inventory turns metrics, to name a few. Manage end-to-end supply chain responsibilities from customer account supply chain management functions to product line supply chain management within the fulfilment function Lead the strategic sourcing function covering both category management and supplier quality development including supplier relationship management, contract negotiation and ensuring compliance with industry regulations Optimise and evolve organisational structures and supply chain processes, to enable a highly efficient and scalable supply chain function Effectively manage supply chain risk with solid mitigation plans throughout business cycles Manage inventory and establishes controls to ensure operating at the highest level of performance based on key performance metrics and minimised supply chain risk Develop strategies, policies, procedures, and overall team to optimise value of the entire function in creating a world-class materials management group Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards related to procurement Maintain close connection to customer forecasted demand to ensure best supply chain and capacity strategies are put in place to maintain competitive advantage Lead sourcing board to develop Make or Buy strategy, product portfolio adjustments, production relocations including transfer of means of production in close alignment with the local operations and global supply chain organisation Develop and implement strategy and technologies to ensure that critical processes or workflow runs effectively to achieve organisational goals and performance KPIs Utilise data monitoring and analytics to evaluate performance and forecast to ensure sufficient capacity is built up internally and externally to enable the ramp ahead of the demand curve Ensure successful prototype deliveries supported by solid supply chain concepts, contributing to the Time-to-Market goals and new spec wins Drive competitive productivity and cost improvement programme with suppliers and partners to combat inflation cost and to improve business bottom line Develop and grow product line supply chain function to enable world-class fulfilment capabilities while improving product cost, lead time and on-time delivery Develop and implement best cost country sourcing strategy to enable profitable growth via sustainable component localisation programme Increase S&OP maturity level of organisation to enable balanced performance of inventory turns and customer demand fulfilment Manage and lead cross-functional local project or program team as and when necessary Participate in the design and implementation of new ERP system and optimise its use To succeed in the Supply Chain Director role, you should have strong ability to analyse and assess business needs and formulate strategic initiatives, road-map to drive long term improvements in efficiency, productivity and value add. In addition, you must be data-driven, passionate and result-oriented with high learning agility and adaptability of new work environment. Degree or master's in Economics, Business Administration or other related technical discipline At least 15 years or more of experience as a supply chain leader in complex and fast-paced environment with a proven track record Minimum 10 years of direct management experience in manufacturing environment Management of a very cyclical business to optimise capacity and productivity levels Broad supply chain experience and a leader (P&L ownership) with a sound operational background A strong planning (long-, mid- and short-term), process and project management expertise Must be a strategic thinker with confidence and speed in execution Proven leadership skills in building and managing large teams with a history of world-class success Excellent analytical and negotiation skills are required Experienced in contract manufacturing Experienced in E2E supply chain from demand planning to order fulfilment

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