Assistant Supply Chain Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Manage the overall process from order receipt to shipment, ensuring seamless and efficient operations of Order Engineering, Change order Management, and Order Administration functions.
• Troubleshoot weak links, problem areas, and bottlenecks, providing practical and timely solutions.
• Proactively challenge and improve existing procedures wherever loopholes are identified.
• Assign Key Result Areas for team leads aligning with group targets and organisational goals.
• Allocate resources based on order booking forecasts to ensure optimal utilisation.
• Collaborate with other function heads to improve team coordination, enhancing overall productivity.
• Ensure that teams remain focused, positive, and motivated.
• Build and nurture new leadership capabilities within the department or function.
• Follows, implements, and monitors compliance with the Code of Conduct.
• Lead world area-level initiatives, overseeing the implementation of tools and processes.
• Engaging in global initiatives and forums contributes to broader organisational discussions and strategy development.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations, supply chain, transportation logistics
• An MBA in International Business / SCM would be an added advantage.
• 7 - 10 years experience in supply chain logistics, preferably in a complex global manufacturing environment. With at least four years in a leadership role
• Good knowledge of English in word and writing
• Efficient in MS Office
• High level of customer orientation, resilience, and teamwork