Regional Head of Supply Chain

Job Description : Regional Head of Supply Chain (Asia) (FMCG) MALAYSIA A leading global FMCG organisation is seeking a Head of Supply Chain Asia to drive and elevate their supply chain operations across the region. What you'll do: As Head of Supply Chain Asia, you will play a central role in orchestrating seamless supply chain operations across diverse markets. Establish and facilitate the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by collaborating with leadership teams to ensure delivery commitments are met while providing clear visibility on risks and opportunities. Lead comprehensive planning and forecasting activities that accurately represent future customer shipments based on historical data, planned events, and market trends. Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, and aging stock levels while proposing actionable improvements to optimise inventory turnover and reduce waste. Oversee the entire product shipment flow including inventory management, transportation logistics, warehousing solutions, and distribution strategies. Develop robust performance targets aimed at managing supply chain costs effectively while optimising inventory holdings and maintaining high service level standards. Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and regional Planning teams to create integrated plans that drive business performance across all channels. Manage relationships with contract manufacturers by assessing supplier contracts to ensure desired service levels are achieved at optimal cost points. Design and implement procurement action plans focused on achieving sustainable competitive advantage in terms of cost efficiency, safety standards, security of supply, and innovative sourcing solutions. What you bring: To excel as Head of Supply Chain Asia, your background should reflect extensive experience managing multifaceted supply chain functions within leading FMCG environments. Hold a degree qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field of study which underpins your technical knowledge base. Demonstrate over 15 years’ experience spanning demand planning, supply planning, logistics management within fast-moving consumer goods industries. Possess highly developed analytical skills combined with an entrepreneurial mindset that enables you to identify opportunities for process improvement. Showcase influential communication abilities alongside a process-driven approach that ensures alignment across multiple stakeholders. Display proven conflict resolution skills coupled with proactive foresight for effective long-term business planning. Bring sound knowledge of ERP systems which is highly regarded for streamlining operations within large-scale organisations. Be willing to take on a sole contributor position where your independent judgement will be valued within a collaborative team setting

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