Assistant Supply Chain Director (with F&B SCD exposure)

The Assistant director of supply chain operations is required to manage wide-ranging aspects of the manufacturing process, such as procurement, demand planning, delivery and warehousing of materials, inventory control and distribution of finished goods.

Primary responsibilities include the implementation and evaluation of all supply chain logistics activities and procedures, including, but not limited to, demand planning, material procurement, inventory control, rate setting, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution.
Evaluates the organization's supply chain performance against projected costs and timelines.
Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies
Providing vision, leadership, planning, project coordination and people management for the development of an effective department

Specific Responsibilities
-Actively participate in supplier performance reviews.
-Works effectively across the organization to ensure successful execution of supply chain support on many integrated efforts
-Develop and manage Materials Planning function for goods and materials needed for Company operations.
-Create item specific forecasts over a rolling time horizon to be used for ordering and inventory management purposes.
-Create integrated processes among Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, and outside suppliers to execute the planning/replenishment process.
-Identify systems tools needed to implement planning/forecasting systems. Lead reengineering efforts as it relates to supply chain planning and execution systems.
-Manage and supervise staff tasked with creating material requirement plans and/or forecasts.
-Establish key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting.
-Measure actual performance against goals on regular basis and present results to senior management.
-Serves as company contact and spokesperson with suppliers.
-Coordinates development of solutions to complex logistics support problems with other product support functions, customers, and suppliers.
-Coordinates transportation for the corporation with customer-driven manufacturing timelines.
-Develops and implements logistics plans inclusive of supplier contracts, routing guidelines, problem resolution and cost containment.
-Manages third party vendor relationships related to Logistics. Manages international and domestic flow of materials.
-Evaluates supply chain needs and selection of shipment modes.
-Works with carriers and customs brokers to expedite shipments.

Profile:
Work Experience
-15+ years purchasing experience, preferably within an FMCG, QSR or manufacturing environment
-Background in Supply Chain, Logistics and international trade

Educational Attainment
-Educational background in Engineering, Business Commerce, Economics or Finance
-MBA Degree or CPM certification is preferred

Project and Contracts Management
-Able to prepare, create and review purchasing processes and policies
-Able to create and handle contract management and supplier accreditation
-Able to perform project management lead role
-Strong technical knowledge and understanding of the components of supply chain functions
-Computer literate (Microsoft office and advanced Excel skills)
-In depth experienced with purchasing ERP or order management system