MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and implement regional initiative aiming to reduce lead time, achieve cost savings and optimize communication effectiveness. Collaborate with other functions such as sales/marketing, finance, RA/QA and IT to intergrade Business Process and develop solutions
- Coordinate quarterly budget submissions with Country Supply Chain Heads, FP&A and Regional Supply Chain Director
- Lead monthly business review with Country Supply Chain Heads
- Capture supply chain improvement opportunities. Lead process improvement for end to end supply chain network including customs clearance, warehousing, shipping, logistics and customer service.
- Conduct supply chain process review and analysis from source to end customers in Asia Pacific and identify gap for improvement according to industry best practice.
- Initiate projects once recommendations approved and drive those projects to implementations. Monitor effectiveness of the implemented projects. Serve as project manager of multiple initiatives through Lean, Continuous Improvement and/or other equivalent tools.
- Support functional owners in their efforts to drive change by conducting analysis activities, facilitate change management, prepare documentation (process flows, SOPs, etc.) and conduct training.
- Establish key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain processes/operations; measure actual performance against goals on regular basis and present results to senior management
- Design and implement training programs to ERP and other systems/applications for Asia Pacific operations teams and external parties if required
- Lead QMS for Supply Chain and support audit activities. Establish and maintain SOPs for APAC.
- Define vendor management and procurement strategy.
- Prepare for Audits, Compliances & SOX, etc., Documentation
Requirements: Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, a related field, or equivalent preferred
- An advanced credential, such as an MBA, MA, or MS in a relevant discipline preferred
- Minimum 10 years of experience working in highly regulated warehousing environment
- Six Sigma / Equivalent Continuous Improvement knowledge
- 3PL / Vendor / Service Provider Management experience
- ERP usage experience / ERP-WMS interfacing experience
- Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment
- Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
- Proven success in improving work processes, leading change and role models positive behaviors as well as change agent skills in a complex and fast paced environment
- Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results
- Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization, including English communication skills
- Business level English communication skills required.
- Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
- Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable
- Strong conflict resolution skills to achieve results through cross-functional groups