SCM Manager

Supervise warehouse/procurement/distribution/inventory management functions, effectively managing cost and improving efficiency. You also examine existing procedures and streamline the operation to meet product distribution goals.

Supply Chain Planning & Strategy

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals, market changes, new opportunities, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Work with Supply Chain Planners to forecast demand and develop supply plans to ensure timely material availability.
• Develop procedures to coordinate supply chain activities with Sales & Marketing, Production, Finance, and Quality Assurance.
• Review and improve supply chain practices to comply with changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, and laws.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage strategic and tactical purchasing activities, including material requirements planning and supplier coordination.
• Negotiate prices and commercial terms with suppliers, vendors, and freight forwarders.
• Monitor supplier performance against quality, delivery, and service requirements.
• Review production forecasts and supplier performance metrics and implement supplier evaluation and selection procedures.

Inventory & Materials Management

• Manage material requirements planning and inventory control to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Analyse inventory levels and implement strategies to reduce excess and obsolete stock.
• Apply appropriate inventory management principles, including Last In, First Out, where applicable.

Warehouse & Logistics Management

• Design and develop plant warehousing strategies for production materials and finished products.
• Assess material-handling equipment and staffing requirements to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.
• Manage warehouse and receiving activities to support efficient material flow.

Supply Chain Process Improvement

• Identify and implement new or improved supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Continuously review processes and identify opportunities for cost reduction, productivity improvement, and operational optimization.

MUST TO HAVE:

-10+ years hands-on experience in Supply Chain Management, including Supply chain planning, Procurement and sourcing,

Inventory management, Warehouse and logistics operations

-Proven experience managing international supply chain activities and cross-border business transactions including APAC & Europe

-Proven ability to lead and manage a team of approximately 20 employees, with strong people management & leadership skills

-Demonstrated ability to optimize supply chain operations, improve efficiency, manage costs, and respond to changing business and market requirements