HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN

Purpose:
To strategically lead and optimize the entire supply chain, ensuring alignment with business objectives, enhancing operational efficiency, mitigating risks, and delivering maximum value to customers and the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with the company's long-term goals.
• Forecast market demand changes and prepare proactive solutions.
• Design and improve efficient supply chain processes, including purchasing, storage, distribution, and operations.
• Establish contingency systems and supply chain risk management to ensure no disruptions in emergencies.
• Effectively negotiate with suppliers to minimize dependency on a single source.
• Seek ways to optimize inventory, transportation, and purchasing costs without compromising product or service quality.
• Enhance operational performance through technology adoption and automation.
• Build, train, and engage a high-performing supply chain team.
• Measure and improve performance using KPIs like OTIF and inventory turnover.
• Drive innovation and identify improvement opportunities to create competitive advantages.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 5–7 years of experience in supply chain or logistics management, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar position.
• Proficiency in developing and optimizing supply chain processes, including:
  • Demand forecasting and planning.
  • Inventory management and operational cost optimization.
  • Supplier negotiation and management.
• Experience with supply chain management technologies such as SAP, ERP, WMS, TMS, or equivalent systems.
• Knowledge of supply chain performance indicators (KPIs), such as OTIF, Inventory Turnover, Transportation Cost vs. Revenue, Order Fulfillment Rate.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset and data-driven approach.
• Fluent in English, especially in communication with international suppliers.
• Preference for candidates with experience in managing or participating in digital transformation projects within the supply chain.