Supply Chain Cluster Lead APAC

Responsibilities:

1. Lead local and regional SC teams in APAC (Demand & Supply Planning, Sales Support, Logistics, etc.)
2. Act as a liaison between Central SC and the SC teams in the subsidiaries in APAC
3. Manage operational activities in demand & supply planning, order management, NPI/change projects across all subsidiaries in APAC
4. Ensure implementation of central SC strategies and process standards
5. Drive continuous improvement of SC processes and KPIs
6. Balance Service Level and Inventory based on central strategy
7. Manage SC costs in APAC Objectives and performance indicators:
1. OTIF, DPA, DIO, Stock Cover, Supplier OTIF (calculated as per corporate standards)
2. Cost targets (e.g. Distribution costs) and efficiencies
3. KPI Targets defined together with corporate Supply Chain
8. Main task (and project tasks):
1. Lead local and regional SC teams in APAC: define targets, run reviews, develop and coach team members
2. Ensure implementation of corporate strategies and process standards for demand & supply planning, order management, NPI/change projects, Logistics, etc.
3. Manage SC process improvement projects in line with corporate strategies and priorities
4. Driving digital technologies and processes based on central guidance
5. Analyse KPIs and identify improvement opportunities
6. Define and coordinate improvement projects in collaboration with corporate SC and local APAC teams
7. Ensure and coordinate regular reporting from subsidiaries to HQ based on corporate reporting standards (e.g. KPI reports, etc.)
8. Proactively assess, highlight, and manage potential supply risks
9. Build a winning SC Team in APAC

Requirements:

1. Minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain/operations preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
2. At least 5 years in a leadership role
3. Strong understanding of supply chain processes and best practices
4. Excellent skills in proactive collaboration and results focus
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
7. Experienced in managing remote teams
8. Proficiency in English; additional languages relevant to the APAC region and German are a plus
9. Prepared for occasional business trips of up to 1 week within APAC
10. Possess a valid passport for travel within APAC

Account Manager:
Lu Jia Yue, Grace (R24123808)
grace.lu@searchasia.com.sg
EA16S8107