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Supply Chain Cluster Lead APAC

$ 7,500 - $ 10,000 / month

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Responsibilities:

· Lead local and regional SC teams in APAC (Demand & Supply Planning, Sales Support, Logistics,..)

· Act as a liaison between Central SC and the SC teams in the subsidiaries in APAC

· Manage operational activities in demand & supply planning, order management, NPI/change projects across all subsidiaries in APAC

· Ensure implementation of central SC strategies and process standards

· Drive continuous improvement of SC processes and KPIs

· Balance Service Level and Inventory based on central strategy

· SC costs in APAC

Objectives and performance indicators:

· OTIF, DPA, DIO, Stock Cover, Supplier OTIF (calculated as per corporate standards)

· Cost targets (e.g. Distribution costs) and efficiencies

· KPI Targets defined together with by corporate Supply Chain

Main task (and project tasks):

· Lead local and regional SC teams in APAC: define targets, run reviews, develop and coach team members

· Ensure implementation of corporate strategies and process standards for demand & supply planning, order management, NPI/change projects, Logistics, etc,

· Manage SC process improvement projects in line with corporate strategies and priorities

· Driving digital technologies and processes based on central guidance

· Analyse KPIs and Identify improvement opportunities

· Define and coordinate improvement projects in collaboration with corporate SC and local APAC teams.

· Ensure and coordinate regular reporting from subs to HQ based on corporate reporting standards (e.g. KPI reports etc)

· Proactively assess, highlight and manage potential supply risks

· Build a winning SC Team in APAC

Requirements

· Minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain/operations preferably in pharmaceutical industry

· At least 5 years in a leadership role.

· Strong understanding of supply chain processes and best practices.

· Excellent skills in proactive collaboration and results focus.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

· Experienced in managing remote teams

· Proficiency in English; additional languages relevant to the APAC region and German are a plus.

· Prepared for occasional business trips of up to 1 week within APAC

· Possess valid passport for travel within APAC