Director – Procurement Sourcing SSA

 PBL Supplier Quality Engineer 

Senior Manager R&D/Product Development Engineering

Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Specialist

Upstream Flow Supply Chain Analyst

Manufacturing Engineer

Procurement Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Tactical Buyer

Regional Supply Chain Manager

The Role:Responsible for establishing and driving the SSA sourcing strategy and initiatives, optimizing procurement processes, and ensuring the efficient acquisition of goods and services to support the organizations operational needs. Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and implement cost saving measures while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business goals, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the overall success of the Region by securing competitive advantages through effective procurement practices. Support the alternative energy sourcing strategy in alignment with global and regional sustainability goals. Develop and implement localization, indigenization, and preferential procurement processes. Key Responsibilities:• Lead the HR agenda, including the effective management of workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, reward and recognition, talent management, and employee relations in line with Group policies and procedures.• Develop and implement regional procurement strategies and roadmap that align with global and regional business objectives.• Lead sourcing initiatives to achieve cost savings, improve quality, and ensure timely delivery.• Ensure procurement activities align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.• Identify, set, and communicate the pipeline of initiatives in collaboration with direct reports and senior leaders from various business units within the organization.• Set strategic objectives for tender management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.• Process Governance: Establish and enforce standardized tender management processes and best practices.• Review and Approval: Oversee the preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of tenders, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the tendering process.• Develop and implement supplier performance management systems to ensure high standards of quality, delivery, and service.• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and innovation.• Support direct reports in negotiating contracts and manage supplier agreements to ensure favorable terms and conditions.• Support direct reports in driving supplier performance and support regions/countries in offsetting performance gaps including but not limited to value tracking• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.• Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities.• Manage audits and implement corrective actions as necessary.• Establish and maintain effective contract management templates in collaboration with the legal department.• Ensure all contracts are comprehensive, compliant, and effectively managed throughout their lifecycle.• Ensure direct reports manage any potential risks in the various contracts under management.• Address legal and contractual matters promptly in consultation with business and Legal department.• Liaise with internal and external auditors on audit findings and conflict of interest throughout the source-to-contract process.• Negotiate and ensure contracting for key critical contracts.• Act as liaison between suppliers and internal customers.• Develop and manage the procurement budget, ensuring alignment with financial targets.• Monitor and report on procurement performance, including cost savings and value creation.• Implement cost-control measures and drive continuous improvement initiatives.• Support the identification and engagement of stakeholders during strategy development and sourcing execution projects.• Forge and influence stakeholders on procurement processes across various departments and levels.• Act as an interface between global procurement and local procurement operations teams.• Provide insights on procurement analytics to support operations teams.• Prepare stage gate documentation and facilitate communication with suppliers on policies and procedures.• Perform analysis of business requirements such as supply markets, supply chains, demand patterns, and commodity strategies.• Drive sustainability and governance initiatives within procurement activities.• Promote and help achieve Group Procurement BBBEE preferential procurement, enterprise development and localization/indigenization objectives and targets.• Report regularly on progress and compliance with these requirements.• Provide input and actively participate in the implementation and management of procurement automation tools to streamline tender management, improve efficiency, and reduce manual errors.• Specification Requirements: Contribute to the development of specification requirements for automation tools to ensure they meet the needs of the procurement function.• Technology Implementation: Oversee the integration of new technologies into procurement processes, ensuring seamless adoption and usage.• Training and Support: Provide training and support to the procurement team on new automation tools and technologies to maximize their benefits.• Monitor the performance of automated systems to ensure they are functioning as intended and providing the expected benefits.• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement team by encouraging innovative thinking and the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.• Monitor industry trends and emerging practices to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of procurement excellence. Minimum Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent qualification • Post-graduate qualification would be advantageous&nbsp;• Professional certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is highly desirable.&nbsp;• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a regional/global diversified entity with a deep knowledge of regional procurement.&nbsp;• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a high-performing team.&nbsp;• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to support all levels of the organisation, especially core strategic relationships.&nbsp;• Strong knowledge of regional procurement best practices, market trends, and regulatory requirements.&nbsp;• Experience with procurement technology and systems (e.g., ERP, e-procurement platforms).&nbsp;• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation.&nbsp;• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful strategies and achieving cost savings in a sustainable manner.&nbsp;• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, compliance, and risk management.&nbsp;• Able to perform long-term strategic planning.&nbsp;&nbsp;• Excellent problem-solving and financial analysis skills.&nbsp;• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.&nbsp;• Leadership and people management&nbsp;• Strategic thinking and planning&nbsp;• Negotiation and contract management&nbsp;• Supplier relationship management&nbsp;• Financial acumen&nbsp;• Risk management and compliance&nbsp;• Analytical and problem-solving skills&nbsp;• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement&nbsp;• Strong communicator&nbsp;• Ability to build and nurture strategic relationships, internally and externally&nbsp;• Strong collaborator&nbsp;• Results oriented&nbsp;

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Deliver on all KPIs that help the business achieve its goal</li><li>Lead and drive suppliers’ quality improvement continuously based on company internal or customer requirements.</li><li>Customer complaint handling, work with company CQE or directly with customers for complaint and feedback to supplier, verify the root cause and follow up actions Investigate root cause of Quality issues and following through with timely and effective corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence for customer and internal issues.&nbsp;</li><li>Regular quality system audit or process audit for suppliers.</li><li>Supplier’s performance metrics development and report to top management</li><li>Supplier performance assessment and training.</li><li>CoPQ &amp; Yield improvement; Management review and action implement.</li><li>Define cosmetic standard and QIP dimension and drive suppliers to follow up&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate annual audit /onsite process audit when Quality issue or customer complaint arises</li><li>NPI &amp; Migration projects (BKM/GR&amp;R/FAAR/Safe Launch/Sample verification) follows and improvements/PPAP preparation</li><li>Product process control(identify risk and work out mitigation plan) 5M1E change control verification, follow up approval process on customer side and implement process on supplier side Monitor supplier quality performance, summarize score card for supplier performance, request improvement for risk supplier.</li></ul> Requirements: Educational Degree:	 <ul><li>B.S. degree (or above) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent practical experience.</li></ul> Professional Experience (years in what processes and function): <ul><li>8-12 years’ working experience in supplier quality or in related quality function areas, working experience in connector, Cable assembly, Cage assembly, Antenna manufacturing is a plus.</li></ul> Special Qualifications, Knowledge &amp; Skills: <ul><li>Have advanced knowledge of the supplier management, certified ISO9001/IATF16949 internal auditor is preferred.&nbsp;</li><li>Clear understanding of connector, cable assembly, antenna, busbar quality and requirements,including measurement techniques, would be a distinct advantage.</li><li>Strong root cause analytical and problem-solving skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Good knowledge in quality tools such as BKM, Cpk, SPC,8D, FMEA, Gage R&amp;R, Poka Yoke.</li><li>Demonstrated negotiation skills, good communication in bridging between company and suppliers as quality side</li><li>Ability for periodic travel required. (25%~50%)</li><li>Strong communication skills, good at English, including writing, reading, speaking</li><li>Connector/cable assembly/antenna/busbar manufacturing experience is a plus</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Develop and implement strategies to align organizational and departmental objectives.</li><li>Oversee performance requirements, manage budgets, and administer project schedules.</li><li>Assess risk and ensure compliance within projects handled by the team.</li><li>Mentor engineers, fostering growth and nurturing talent within the organization.</li><li>Resolve technical and operational challenges impacting the high-speed cable assembly team.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as sales, product management, and field engineering.</li><li>Plan and execute special projects to improve workflow efficiency and enhance capabilities.</li><li>Interact with customers and suppliers to gather insights and translate them into actionable product requirements.</li><li>Establish and utilize technical networks within and outside the organization. Contribute to industry standards for high-speed cable assembly products.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 12+ years of engineering product development experience.</li><li>5+ years of experience in engineering management. Industry experience in connectors and cable assembly preferred, especially high-speed cable assemblies.</li><li>Full product development lifecycle experience, from customer requirements to production release. Proficiency in 3D CAD, CAE applications, and GD&amp;T.</li><li>Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including PCB, bulk cable, stamping, molding, plating, and assembly.</li><li>Experience in design for manufacturability to meet mechanical, environmental, electrical, and cost requirements.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal communication and cross-functional team collaboration skills.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership and accountability in a global work environment.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Perform inspection of finished or in process goods, analyze data and identify trends in defects or errors.</li><li>Conduct root cause analysis for defects, nonconformities or other quality failures.</li><li>Coordinate department functions that include continuous improvement processes, compliance to audits and assisting with customer specifications and quality issues.</li><li>Ensure environmental health and safety training and new procedure implementation are executed and completed timely and accurately.</li><li>Assist with related training development and scheduling.</li><li>Provide training, coaching and mentoring to team members.</li><li>Plan, coordinate and direct all regulatory compliance, laboratory, food and feed safety and quality programs within the location to ensure compliance with customer, supplier and government requirements and expectations.</li><li>Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.</li><li>Take part in internal audits, external manufactories audits, suppliers audit.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>SAP experience,</li><li>1C system</li><li>HACCP, audit process and requirements</li><li>Moderate computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, and database navigation)</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Validated change management in an industrial setting</li><li>Experience in leading cross functional teams</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience</li><li>Other minimum qualifications may apply</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead Suppliers Audit of Supply Chain domain, support suppliers in diagnosing issues, analyzing data/process/system, drive action plans on continuous improvement</li><li>Governance actions progress with suppliers, make sure all open actions to be implemented and closed on time. Lead and document Supplier audit reports, create guidance book and strategy plans for long run.</li><li>Collaborating with procurement, suppliers, and vendors to align their processes with the transformation goals.</li><li>Establishing strong partnerships to drive mutual success.</li><li>Strategy Development: Developing a clear and comprehensive ‘Upstream Planning Blueprint’ for global network of BU Outside Group Vendor.&nbsp;</li><li>Involves identifying opportunities for improvement, setting objectives (long term and short term), and outlining the roadmap to achieve the desired changes.</li></ul> Vendor Delivery Performance Management:&nbsp; <ul><li>Monitor, Track and Orchestrate the Vendor Operations Performance with Organization on regular basis against established KPI (MOQ, Lead Times, Shipment Reliability, Forecast Reliability).</li><li>Analyze historical performance data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improvement. Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions regarding vendor relationships and drive supplier accountability.</li><li>Lead Regular cross-functional reviews to share insights on Trends, Deviations, Root Cause Analysis and Action Plan Progress. Address Issues and drive Decision Making with stake holders to mitigate risks.</li><li>Digitalize to help in animation. Heatmaps to drive focus and prioritization.</li><li>Qualify and Guarantee Vendor Master Data Health</li></ul> Process Optimization:&nbsp; <ul><li>Evaluating existing upstream supply chain processes, identifying areas for optimization and efficiency improvement.</li><li>Implementing best practices and ensuring that processes are standardized and streamlined across factories.</li><li>Establish supply network operational excellence (SNOE) reviews with Key Vendor at regular frequency, with clear agenda and agreed action plan to improve performance.</li><li>Partner with Global Logistics to enable Raw Material Central Planning Hub&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Drive IBP adoption towards forecast propagation and capacity commit backs.</li></ul> Upstream Vendor Portal: <ul><li>Be key user of BU Pilot of new external Vendor Portal solution. Drive successful Pilot, Broader roll out and adoption.</li><li>Establish current work process state, and journey map to Ideal End-Stage.</li><li>Articulation and maximization of value creation.</li><li>Skill Network and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Developing cross-BU network of Subject Matter Experts.</li><li>Sharing Best Practices, Documentation, and development of BU Upstream Playbook, including Make-Buy Decision Making, New Product Introduction (NPI), vendor changes, industrial transfers, and business acquisition.</li></ul> Risk Management:&nbsp; <ul><li>Identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities in the upstream supply chain and developing strategies to mitigate them.</li><li>Ensuring supply chain resilience and contingency planning to handle disruptions effectively.</li></ul> Continuous Improvement: <ul><li>Encouraging a culture of continuous improvement within the supply chain organization.</li><li>Seeking feedback from stakeholders and leveraging lessons learned to refine strategies, establishing volution of in-process KPIs and achieve better results.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>A bachelors degree in supply chain management, business administration, industrial engineering, or a related field</li><li>Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in a multinational and complex global environment.</li><li>Progressively more responsibility and experience in Procurement and Factory Supply Chain Management leadership roles.</li><li>High proficiency in Vendor Management, Procurement and Material Management.</li><li>Must be a recognized leader for continuous improvement.</li><li>Abilities to drive and oversees multiple Projects End-to-End, with track record of achieving results and abilities to drive effective change management.</li><li>Competent with supply chain management software (SAP Must, IBP is a plus) and analytics tools.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead and inspire diverse teams across different locations.</li><li>Understand business drivers and able to balance between short- and long-term objectives.</li><li>Excellent ‘English’ communication skills to articulate and engage stakeholders at all levels.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Supplier Engineering Capability</li><li>Support Sourcing for new supplier qualification</li><li>Support Sourcing for supplier exit</li><li>Support SQE for supplier audit</li><li>Supplier assessment, to improve supplier capability</li></ul> New Project <ul><li>Support Sourcing for new product 安定quotation</li><li>As project leader (for Micro Lite project), to manage new project for on schedule approval</li><li>As manufacturing engineer, to support supplier for DFM and PFMEA etc. preparation and design review etc.</li><li>As manufacturing engineer, to support supplier for process and tool design and qualification</li><li>Follow up sample making issues and sample schedule which requested by customer or PDE. and work with cross function team members and supplier for improvement until approval</li><li>Work with PBL suppliers for packing design and qualification test</li><li>Work with supplier to get all engineering documents done</li><li>Work with SQE and supplier for safe launch process audit</li></ul> Sustain Product <ul><li>Work with Sourcing and supplier to review and improve capacity, including/lead copied tool qualification</li><li>Work with SQE and supplier to improve process yield and any quality problems</li><li>Follow EC change and 4M change</li><li>Follow material change (alternative), to work with team members to lead new material qualification progress</li><li>Follow supplier change or migration project (from company plant to PBL supplier), to work with cross function team members and supplier to follow qualification</li></ul> Productivity <ul><li>Work with suppliers and team members to find the improvement opportunities, such as process, material, plating, packing etc.</li><li>Follow VAVE project, work with supplier and team members to drive the project and cost reduction</li><li>Support Sourcing for cost reduction nego</li></ul> Capex Management and Equipment Maintenance <ul><li>Follow capex qualification, and work with Finance and Sourcing and PBL supplier to manage those capex well</li><li>Support PBL supplier to prepare equipment and tool maintenance plan and monitor the plan conducted well by supplier</li></ul> Requirements: Education, Technical Qualification &amp; Experience <ul><li>Bachelor degree and mechanical related background</li><li>Total Working experience 8 years above</li><li>Over 5 years Connector and / or Cable manufacturing engineering experiences</li></ul>

Responsibilities :&nbsp;<ul><li>Pressure-test and approve all regional strategies for the category.</li><li>Monitor strategy implementation, measure and track internal performance (KPIs) within each spend category.</li><li>Drive annual productivity improvements in each spend category.</li><li>Develop expertise in spend categories.</li><li>Serve as an escalation point for cross-functional issues.</li><li>Work with regional strategic sourcing managers to develop long-term strategies for their groups of categories.</li><li>Responsible for delivery of budget and financial targets</li><li>Direct the sustainability and responsible sourcing strategy for indirect spend.</li><li>Activating CAPA process together with Quality and follow up the non-conformity resolution with suppliers.</li><li>Comply with the process flow for Supplier Verification Prerequisite program, effectively support the initial approval and annual evaluation processes.</li><li>Meet the requirements of the approved supplier program for chemicals PRP program and to ensure the completion of quality &amp; ISG approvals for new chemicals.</li><li>Manage contract and approval processes with suppliers for the Waste Management program.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with legal requirements. </li><li>Ensure R&amp;D and Quality required changes are communicated and implemented with relevant suppliers.</li><li>Supporting actions that will affect QFS parameters and ensuring that the actions are carried out on time.</li><li>Ensuring team prioritizes and monitors actions on urgent matters due to OHS and QFS requirements and ensuring that this culture is transferred to the team.</li><li>Work with KWS Lead for cost optimization projects and be a member at LDS COE, QFS COE.</li><li>Attract, develop and retain talent.</li></ul>&nbsp;Requirements: &nbsp;<ul><li>University graduate with minimum 7 years track record within Procurement, with min 2 years people management experience</li><li>Advanced sourcing toolkit and proven supply base management</li><li>Strong analytical skills</li><li>Strong negotiating skills</li><li>World class supplier relationship skills</li><li>Visionary leader and critical thinker</li><li>Strong people leadership</li><li>Strong relationship building skills</li><li>High level English knowledge (reading, writing, speaking)</li><li>Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)</li><li>Knowledge in SAP is preferable</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Analyze forecast signals from the Demand Planning team to generate an optimized build plan while ensuring effective communication across extended supply chain.</li><li>Lead the MPS function to optimize the production plan with the aim to support customer demand, optimize production utilization and balancing inventory in a targeted manner.</li><li>Lead the Material Planning team ensuring implementation of production plan of work centers, machines, or processes to meet customer requests.</li><li>Monitor MRP system setup, identify capacity constraints and proactively expand drive capacity to avoid supply and demand gaps.</li><li>Ensure appropriate parameter settings, system settings and system usage.</li><li>Lead the Materials Analyst team ensuring the right amount of material is procured within the appropriate timing.</li><li>Develop standards for materials management including appropriate levels of safety stock, in-process inventory, and finished goods.</li><li>Handles the disposition of obsolete inventories according to the company’s policy.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee and supervise physical inventories.</li><li>Active participation in monthly Supply Review Meeting, identifying risks and opportunities and ensuring necessary proactive measures are taken to close gaps to meet budgets.</li><li>Develop new and existing relationships with suppliers.</li><li>Coordinate information flow between planning, warehouse, and production teams.</li><li>Lead, manage, motivate, and develop Supply chain team.</li><li>Proactively approach other functions within Demand Planning, Customer Service and Supply Chain for end-to end optimization.</li><li>Accountable for the timely and accurately execution at the shipping and receiving areas.</li><li>Track and control supply chain KPIs including corrective measure to management on regularly base.</li><li>Improve the overall supply chain performance and look for any possible innovations to the process.</li></ul> Requirements: What your background should look like: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years’ Supply Chain / Materials Planning experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.</li><li>People with no degree, but equivalent level of qualification in relevant disciplines, will also be considered.</li><li>Experience in working with ERP systems and other IT systems at customer interface, e.g. SAP,&nbsp;&nbsp;EDI.</li><li>Experience with high mix, low volume manufacturing.</li><li>Good communication skills, able to build customer relations and win customers for own ideas.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.</li><li>Process Improvement.</li></ul> Competencies: <ul><li>Motivating Others.</li><li>Building Effective Teams.</li><li>Managing and Measuring Work.</li><li>Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork.</li><li>SET: Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers).</li></ul>

Job Description: <ul><li>In today’s challenging market conditions, the ability to optimize the value proposition is more crucial than ever.</li><li>Procurement teams add significant value by leveraging market intelligence, fostering innovation through cross-functional collaboration, and implementing sustainable and ethical procurement practices.</li><li>Additionally, focusing on digitalization, risk management, and stakeholder engagement ensures alignment with broader business objectives, driving competitive advantage and long-term organizational growth.</li><li>As a Tactical Buyer, your focus will lie on the sourcing of materials, goods, and services for the Wind Business Area and all indirect materials, goods, and services across the organization.</li><li>You will work closely with procurement colleagues and business stakeholders to secure competitive quotes and select the offer with the best total-value proposition.</li><li>The role involves managing both project-based demands and operational needs for production sites.</li><li>Key stakeholders include Business requisitioners within the Wind Business</li><li>Area and various Staff Functions such as Facility Management, Corporate Security, People and Culture, and IT.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Manage the procurement of materials, goods, and services through competitive processes, ensuring optimal value for money.</li><li>Collaborate with business units to develop tender documentation and meet direct and indirect material and service requirements.</li><li>Research relevant markets to identify potential suppliers and ensure an optimal supplier base.</li><li>Act as a point of contact and trusted partner for business requisitioners, aligning procurement activities with stakeholder needs.</li><li>Ensure compliance throughout the procurement process while driving continuous improvements.</li><li>Independently execute RFQ (Requests for Quotation) and RFP (Requests for Proposal) procedures.</li><li>Conduct market research, evaluate quotations, and negotiate favorable terms.</li><li>Collaborate with the Legal department to draft and finalize contracts in compliance with internal regulations.</li><li>Support colleagues during peak times and work on cross-team initiatives to strengthen the procurement function.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>At least 2 years of experience in a procurement or tactical buyer role.</li><li>Strong proficiency in English and German, both spoken and written.</li><li>Educational background in MBO-4 with a Nevi education or similar, preferably in technical or business administration fields.</li><li>Traits: energetic, empathetic, responsive, committed, and professional with excellent time management and prioritization skills.</li><li>Ability to work across multiple business functions and foster a collaborative environment.</li><li>Interest in technology, innovation, sustainability, and digitalization.</li><li>Strong knowledge of SAP (MM module) or willingness to learn</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Supply Chain Strategy &amp; Management: <ul><li>Develop and implement regional supply chain strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery across all export markets.</li><li>Monitor, evaluate, and improve the end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, transportation, warehousing, and inventory management, ensuring smooth export processes.</li><li>Oversee the management of regional distribution centers (Singapore and Malaysia) and logistics partners to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries to international customers.</li></ul> Export Management &amp; Compliance: <ul><li>Manage all aspects of export operations, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, export documentation requirements, and customs procedures.</li><li>Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory bodies to ensure shipments are cleared promptly and efficiently.</li><li>Stay current on global export laws, tariffs, and trade restrictions, advising senior management on potential impacts to the supply chain.</li></ul> Vendor &amp; Stakeholder Management: <ul><li>Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, shipping partners, and third-party logistics providers to ensure service excellence and cost-effective solutions.</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments (sales, finance, production, etc.) to align supply chain operations with business goals and customer requirements.</li></ul> Inventory &amp; Demand Planning: <ul><li>Ensure that regional inventory levels are optimized to meet customer demand while minimizing excess stock.</li><li>Work closely with demand planning and sales teams to forecast export demand accurately and plan supply accordingly.</li><li>Manage inventory distribution to various international markets to balance supply and demand while minimizing transportation costs.</li></ul> Performance Monitoring &amp; Reporting: <ul><li>Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain operations, including delivery lead times, export compliance, and cost efficiency.</li><li>Provide regular reports and insights to senior management, identifying opportunities for improvement and addressing any supply chain disruptions.</li><li>Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance regional supply chain performance.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in supply chain management with a focus on export operations, international logistics, and trade compliance.</li><li>Proven expertise in managing the complexities of export logistics, including customs clearance, freight forwarding, and export documentation.</li><li>Strong understanding of global trade regulations, including import/export restrictions, tariffs, and international shipping standards.</li><li>Experience in managing cross-functional teams and working with external partners to drive efficiency and cost reduction.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.</li></ul> Key Competencies: <ul><li>Leadership and team management</li><li>Problem-solving and decision-making</li><li>Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity</li><li>Negotiation and relationship-building</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Project management skills</li></ul>

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