The Role
As a key business leader within the company, you are responsible for all aspects of the company's Supply Chain. You will lead the development and execution of the company's end-to-end supply chain strategy, ensuring seamless logistics and operational efficiency in a global organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Supply Chain Management: Manage and lead Purchasing, Commodity Management, and Supplier Quality Engineering.
* Manage the Procure-to-Pay system and processes inclusive of financial and business audits.
* Owning and driving continuous improvement for all Purchasing Policies, Procedures, and Compliance.
* Overseeing P2P performance against key metrics (Supplier Quality, OTD, Contract Coverage, Purchase price variance, and inventory).
* Coordinating all commodity management activities to ensure purchasing operations have full alignment with commodity management policies and procedures.
* Developing commodity management strategies for all commodities.
* Developing a mature supplier base to support key objectives of the business.
* Supporting engineering new product development via Supplier Selection, Supplier communications & collaborations, contract negotiations, and prototyping.
* Overseeing the Supplier Quality Management function to ensure supplier compliance on programs.
* Managing international logistics and shipping, ensuring compliance with global trade regulations and customs requirements.
* Forecasting demand and creating detailed supply plans that meet customer requirements while minimising costs and managing inventory levels efficiently.
* Overseeing the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and related planning activities to balance supply with demand.
Vendor Management & Procurement
* Managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts to ensure best terms for cost, quality, and delivery.
* Sourcing new vendors while benchmarking prices from current suppliers to maintain competitive advantages.
* Overseeing procurement, including sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory levels.
* Leading the management of 3rd-party contract manufacturers, ensuring they meet performance standards and contractual obligations.
Logistics & Distribution
* Developing and managing a global logistics and distribution network to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of goods across multiple territories.
* Optimising transportation and warehouse operations to improve service levels and reduce overall supply chain costs.
* Implementing consumable supply solutions for key markets, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
* Ensuring full compliance with international trade laws, including customs regulations, export/import compliance, and trade agreements.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
* Tracking and reporting on supply chain performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
* Harvesting data available from systems providing accurate data analytics, leveraging data-driven insights to refine supply chain processes, reduce lead times, and minimise operational costs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Experience
7+ years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity. Proven track record in managing and optimising end-to-end supply chain operations. Strong experience in negotiating commercial contracts and managing 3rd-party contract manufacturers. Extensive knowledge of international trade compliance and logistics management. Experience in an organisation that operates with Value Streams desired.