Supply Chain Cluster Manager APAC

Responsibilities:

• Lead local and regional SC teams in APAC (Demand & Supply Planning, Customer Service, Logistics,..)
• Act as a liaison between Central SC in HQ and the SC teams in the subsidiaries in APAC
• Manage operational activities in demand & supply planning, order management, logistics, 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 subsidiaries 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 in relevant industries preferably in pharmaceutical industry.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with manufacturing and 3^rd party sourcing networks
• 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. Overall up to 25% international travel in total.
• Possess valid passport for travel within APAC

Responsibilities:

• Lead local and regional SC teams in APAC (Demand & Supply Planning, Customer Service, Logistics,..)
• Act as a liaison between Central SC in HQ and the SC teams in the subsidiaries in APAC
• Manage operational activities in demand & supply planning, order management, logistics, 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 subsidiaries 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 in relevant industries preferably in pharmaceutical industry.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with manufacturing and 3^rd party sourcing networks
• 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. Overall up to 25% international travel in total.
• Possess valid passport for travel within APAC