Job Description

Reporting to:

Functionally to the Group Supply Chain Manager and hierarchically to the Finance & Operations Director APAC

Job Responsibilities

Lead the Operations team across the region by providing leadership, driving change and launching and implementing new initiatives. More specifically, this includes:


Supply Chain/ Logistics:


Ensuring most cost effective 3PL / warehousing setup in cooperation with local teams whilst maintaining high levels of performance and compliance. Drive connectivity (EDI) initiatives in cooperation with 3PL / third parties and local teams. Lead the operations team by aligning on clear expectations and targets and related execution. Provide support if and when needed. Push major new / change developments and lead the related project team (e.g., warehouse consolidation projects). Participate in significant contract negotiations with 3PLs / third parties. Agree on clear KPIs and ensure these are monitored regularly. Standardize and unify supply chain processes and ways of working across the region. Effectively communicate and cooperate with global counterparts on various topics, keeping them informed on key developments. Drive implementation of new SCM functionalities and projects initiated by Group Supply Chain and/or other relevant global departments. Roll-out, monitor and ensure compliance to the SCM Policy. Create insight in operational costs; understand the drivers and act / steer them towards the most optimal levels.
HSEQR:


Provide direction to Business Group and country teams in the onboarding of acquisitions and new businesses, or new territories. Engage with regional HSEQR function to ensure compliance to quality and regulatory matters in the supply chain.
Operational Excellence:


Drive operational excellence initiatives across the region in cooperation with both local and global counterparts. Effectively develop, monitor and review operational KPIs and drive further related (process) improvements and adoption of best practices. Actively monitor inventory levels and related KPIs, driving towards the most optimal inventory levels on a country-by-country basis. Identify and develop relevant KPIs and best practices related to demand planning and inventory optimization. Any other related tasks as assigned.

Expected Qualification/Education:

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or a Business degree with relevant experience in an operational role preferably in the Life Sciences or Industrial business.

Work Experience:

Ideally 7-10 years of work experience in Supply Chain Management or Operational roles with increasing responsibility in a reputed Life Sciences or Industrial Chemicals business.

Person Profile: Targeted Skills & Capabilities

Detailed knowledge of operational processes Track record in day-to-day operations Energy, ability to energize, edge, and execution power Strong analytical skills Excellent interpersonal skills, able to get things done through others in a multi-cultural and international environment Strong stakeholder management skills Ability to collect and analyze data from dispersed countries and functions. Make fact-based recommendations to improve Operations in IMCD Business acumen. Understanding of how Supply Chain can contribute to business results Good project management skills Excellent written and spoken English language skills Conscientious and precise individual with an eye for detail Cross-functional mindset Ability to act on multi-cultural level * Willingness to travel across the region