Job Description

CURRENT EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, AND AGENCY PARTNERS:If you currently work for Brown-Forman, please apply by clicking the Careers icon on the Workday portal.For best results, use Google Chrome to view this page.Who We AreWe believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.Many Spirits, One Brown\xe2\x80\x91Forman- We believe that an inclusive culture, one that values the diversity and unique perspective of each individual, allows us each to bring our best self to work and leads to greater teamwork, creativity, and trust.Cultivating a Caring Culture- We know that our strong culture is one of the many reasons people love working at Brown\xe2\x80\x91Forman.Nothing Better- At Brown\xe2\x80\x91Forman, we craft products known for bringing people together. Our employees have made us what we are today and are the reason for our success. Do not just take our word for it. Brown\xe2\x80\x91Forman is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work\xc2\xae in countries around the world.Meaningful Work From Day One
The Supply Chain Manager, Emerging Asia is a key role that supports the Supply Chain Director, ANZPI / IMENA / Asia, and Emerging Asia (EA). In partnership with the Director, this role supports the local Leadership team in managing this complex region, consisting of the following Local Economy markets: Cambodia, East Timor, Guam, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam. This position involves a variety of fundamental disciplines including Supply Chain and 3PL warehouse management that are critical to the success of the region, which is significantly more diverse and complicated than other mature regions.What You Can Expect
People Development/Leadership
\xe2\x97\x8f Lead and support Supply Chain Team in Emerging Asia (1 Direct Report)
\xe2\x97\x8f Ability to grow and develop direct report(s), focusing on teaching them to work toward solution-oriented initiatives and advancement of the supply chain and logistics performance in the region
\xe2\x97\x8f Serve as a strategic thinker, helping to project outward on ways to grow and simplify the complexities of the supply chain
\xe2\x97\x8f Ability to challenge the status quo and to teach the same for direct report
\xe2\x97\x8f Serve as a strong coach and partner to both direct reports and peers across the Emerging Asia regionDemand and Supply Planning
\xe2\x97\x8f Collaborate with the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Demand Planner and EA Commercial Team on the commercial shipment forecast submission and review forecast KPIs and trends
\xe2\x97\x8f Support the IBP process, participate in the required monthly meetings and provide feedback to improve the process
\xe2\x97\x8f Oversee the end-to-end order to receipt process in SAP
\xe2\x97\x8f Plan to prevent out of stocks by working closely with the global supply chain planners on product availability, production schedules and risks
\xe2\x97\x8f Work with the commercial & marketing teams on supply alternatives to mitigate the risk of out of stock and delivering forecasted volumeDistributors \xe2\x80\x93 Direct Shipments
\xe2\x97\x8f Work with the commercial teams to ensure distributors place timely orders and optimize container configurations
\xe2\x97\x8f Ensuring shipment reports are shared by the customer service team to the distributors and lead the discussions when necessarySupply Chain Strategy
\xe2\x97\x8f Support financial targets by proactively managing any issues related to supply, stock, warehouse and logistics
\xe2\x97\x8f Develop strategies for managing supply risk through identification, assessments and prioritization of risk in supply area and constraint planning
\xe2\x97\x8f Oversee collection of monthly depletion information, analysis and investigate irregularities where necessary
\xe2\x97\x8f Assist in the creation of standardized reporting requirements for the region
\xe2\x97\x8f Support projects in Emerging Asia and EI as needed to improve overall supply chain performance
\xe2\x97\x8f Design and implement necessary supply chain optimization projects3PL Warehouse & Inventory Management
\xe2\x97\x8f Monitor performance of 3PL warehouse in Singapore, in terms of inventory accuracy, on-time delivery of inbound and outbound shipments, customs clearance, documents & data accuracy
\xe2\x97\x8f Lead contract renewal process, manage logistics cost and negotiate favourable rates and terms
\xe2\x97\x8f Coordinate VAP Repack activities with Singapore warehouse
\xe2\x97\x8f Manage overall inventory holdings and stock turns
\xe2\x97\x8f Monitor inventory level to ensure a continuous supply. Present risks, scenarios and proposals to Commercial Leaders
\xe2\x97\x8f Develop and Implement inventory strategies which cater to market needs and align to the Supply Chain strategy
\xe2\x97\x8f Monitor Slow moving/Aged stock, collaborate with Commercial Leaders for depletion and disposition plan
\xe2\x97\x8f Conduct monthly inventory reconciliations and yearly stock takeLogistics & Order Fulfilment
\xe2\x97\x8f Lead Supply Chain Analyst to monitor orders and shipments, and facilitate communication between Singapore warehouse and distributor partners on all logistics matters to ensure timely shipment of goods
\xe2\x97\x8f Manage annual gift pack allocations and ordering by distributors including inventory management
\xe2\x97\x8f Portfolio development - responsible for completing new brand, product and SKU introductions/rationalizations, including any special pack/label requirements
\xe2\x97\x8f Manage the diversified importing requirements for all the countries within the region including documentation, certification, analyses, samples, strip stamps and all other related requirements
\xe2\x97\x8f Monthly calls with Supply Chain to review all open replenishment orders and all logistics issues
\xe2\x97\x8f Oversee the order processing from the 3PL warehouse, deliver on time in full for Emerging Asia customers serviced out of the Singapore warehouse
\xe2\x97\x8f Manage the inventory allocation to all customers for any items that are on supply risks
\xe2\x97\x8f Support other customers/distributors that are sourcing direct from the plants and can be supplied from the Singapore warehouse to avoid/reduce any out-of-stock situationWhat You Bring to the Table
\xe2\x97\x8f Education: College/University (Bachelors or Equivalent) in Supply Chain, Business or closely related discipline
\xe2\x97\x8f Experience in the beverage or CPG industries
\xe2\x97\x8f Experience in planning, warehouse management and order fulfilment
\xe2\x97\x8f Interpersonal skills combined with strong oral and written communication skills
\xe2\x97\x8f Effective management and coaching skills
\xe2\x97\x8f Proven ability to independently organize work projects. Collect, analyse data and present results in a concise actionable format
\xe2\x97\x8f Demonstrates proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, SAP, Google, Business WarehouseWhat Makes You Unique
\xe2\x97\x8f Education: Masters Degree (M.A., MBA or Equivalent) in Business or Supply ChainWhat We Offer
Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.#LI-ASRequisition Type: EmployeeManagement Level: LeaderGlobal Job Level: L2Number of Openings Available: 1

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