Supply Chain Manager II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in China.

📋 Description

• Formulate and oversee the organization's supply chain strategy.

• Work collaboratively with vendors and suppliers to ensure operations adhere to quality and safety standards.

• Convert customer demand into supply plans while considering distribution center inventory, lead times, multi-source capacity, and customer needs.

• Enhance demand signal accuracy and stability throughout the planning pipeline.

• Lead the balancing of demand and supply, identifying gaps, risks, and strategies for mitigation.

• Monitor supply status from various sources, including capacity, constraints, and material readiness.

• Drive improvements in supply through capacity planning, factory efficiency, and the readiness of procurement materials.

• Enhance delivery performance, supply reliability, and service levels.

• Oversee the end-to-end inventory strategy across distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and upstream operations.

• Optimize cash performance and minimize supply chain costs.

• Direct supply planning for new product introduction (NPI) launches, migration initiatives, and end-of-life (EOL) management.

• Collaborate with project teams and plants on ramp-up plans and supply readiness.

• Manage transition risks and execution effectively.

• Lead and develop the supply planning team.

• Foster cross-functional alignment with Sales, Product Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, and project teams.

• Ensure rigorous execution discipline and accountability.

• Measure success using customer feedback, supply metrics, inventory levels, cost analysis, and project performance indicators.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (preferably from a reputable university).

• 8-10 years of substantial experience in supply planning/supply chain management, including team leadership.

• Practical experience in SIOP, capacity planning, and inventory management.

• Experience managing supply chains for product portfolios.

• Background in international companies.

• Familiarity with cross-cultural collaboration.

• Strong experience in SIOP/S&OE.

• Skills in capacity planning and scenario modeling.

• Knowledge of material replenishment strategies and inventory planning.

• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end supply chain management.

• Proficiency in data analytics and reporting.

• Commitment to continuous improvement.

• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive transformative change.

• Competence in risk management and problem-solving.

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Exceptional communication and influencing abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Travel required: 10% to 25%.