Job Description

Description

The Regional Inventory Management & Analytics Leader will own the inventory performance management process and governance model for the Asia Pacific End-to-end (E2E) Supply Chain team. This individual is responsible to implement, monitor, measure, analyze and improve inventory / SLOB OKR.

This role will be responsible for annual loss analysis activity, scientific target setting, monthly reporting & analysis, future projection and proactive decisions / actions with AKOLT via governance process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Owns the execution of APAC inventory performance management process and governance

Plan and implement a comprehensive inventory management strategy across all nodes of supply chain aligned with the business strategy, goals, and objectives.

Collect and analyze causal drivers of performance gaps across supply chain metrics. Drive the development and execution of action plans to address performance challenges including the monitoring on effectiveness of action plans.

Oversee and manages all activities related to the inventory management and manages all communication in and out APAC supply chain team (i.e. with AKLT and Global Operations LT).

Benchmark regionally and globally on the best practices to address any inventory improvement opportunities and deploys best practices to drive performance improvement or bridge any performance gaps.

Leads the target setting of inventory performance metrics using data & analytics and in partnership with F&A, Cluster, Franchise and Supply chain functions. Work with various stakeholders to promote high performance and feedback culture.

Drive escalation and resolution of inventory performance problems that is causing conflict between cross-functional teams to the E2E Supply Chain leader.

Drive implementation & deployment of advanced analytical tools and process improvement process from global GVC team

Qualifications

10 years end to end supply chain experience. Experience working in highly matrixed, global organization

Experience in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) or regulated industry preferred.

Core Supply Chain Competencies specially in Plan functions, Financial acumen for managing COGS

Strategic thinking ability: always seeking areas for improvement. Leadership Skills - Connect, Shape, Grow, Deliver.

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills as independent contributor and influence others

Demonstrated skill in influencing and collaboration within and across organizations, globally and at all organizational levels

Strong business acumen and understanding of the end-to-end supply chain. Commercial and strategic awareness. Customer-centric mindset

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

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