Offer summary

Qualifications:

In-depth understanding of inventory planning methodologies and systems., Proven experience in inventory management, procurement systems, and logistics operations., Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in office productivity tools like Excel., Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and appreciation for cultural sensitivities..

Key responsibilities:

Manage and monitor inventory operations to ensure optimal inventory levels and performance.

Develop and implement inventory management strategies and demand planning tools.

Collaborate with logistics and product managers to control stock levels and improve forecasting processes.

Oversee team performance and drive learning and development in Supply Chain Management.

Job description

Job summary
Manage and monitor inventory operations to ensure inventory is planned at optimal level to meet target turns, working capital performance and revenue growth

Business metrics
Business metrics relevant to achieving the essential accountabilities below:
- Managing operating departmental budgets and costs
- Accountable for net sales/EBIT/headcount responsibility, where applicable

General responsibilities

Manage operating departmental budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient allocation of resources, where applicable
Manage and develop inventory management strategies, guidelines and processes to ensure inventory is planned at optimal level to meet target turn
Develop demand planning and improve forecasting tools to maximize service delivery performance, inventory turns, working capital performance and revenue growth
Manage and adjust inventory plans to respond to product demand changes and employ an appropriate strategy for each inventory class

Manage existing inventory using material requirements planning (MRP) system to maximum effect for optimum inventory scheduling and forecasting
Monitor and highlight over/under stocking and propose strategies to improve forecasting process
Develop and review scorecard with internal stakeholders to monitor service levels, progress against business objectives and take corrective actions as required
Manage and monitor cost and efficiency improvements for inventory
management to achieve the optimal level of inventory holdings versus fulfillment

Working closely with the logistics and product managers on the inventory control of stock levels
Other task assigned by superior

Leadership responsibilities
Manage and oversee teams delivery of team/function goals to drive
execution against goals set
Drive and manage learning and development of team in the area of Supply Chain Management and Company behaviors to achieve team/function goals
Drive self-learning and improvement in the area of Supply Chain
Management and Company behaviors as part of continuous learning

Job requirements

Demonstrate in-depth understanding of inventory planning methodologies and systems
Demonstrate working understanding of distribution centers, distribution and transport
Proven experience in inventory management, procurement systems and logistics operations

Demonstrate working knowledge of SAP - material requirements planning (MRP) system
Proven experience in the consumer goods, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries
Demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills
Demonstrate appreciation and respect for cultural sensitivities especially in international/cross-cultural interactions
Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Demonstrate fluency in English, both written and spoken