Supply Chain Assistant Manager

Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Lead all Supply Chain functions, including Planning, Warehouse, Logistics, and Inventory Management.
• Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs to ensure achievement of operational and financial targets.
• Align supply chain capabilities with current and future customer requirements.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
• Support regional and global supply chain initiatives.

Demand & Production Planning

• Ensure effective demand planning and supply planning processes are in place.
• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities to balance demand, capacity, inventory, and customer requirements.
• Ensure optimal production scheduling and material availability.
• Coordinate closely with Sales, Customer Service, Production, and Operations teams.
• Identify capacity constraints and proactively develop mitigation plans.
• Improve forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness.

Inventory & Working Capital Optimization

• Ensure optimal inventory levels while maintaining customer service objectives.
• Drive inventory reduction initiatives without compromising supply continuity.
• Monitor raw materials, WIP, finished goods, slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory.
• Improve inventory accuracy and warehouse management performance.
• Support financial objectives through effective working capital management.
• Develop strategies to increase inventory turns and reduce carrying costs.

Logistics & Customer Delivery Performance

• Ensure products are delivered to customers safely, accurately, and on time.
• Manage domestic and international logistics operations.
• Oversee transportation providers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics partners.
• Develop logistics strategies that support cost optimization and service excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement of OTIF performance.
• Ensure compliance with export and import regulations.

Warehouse & Inventory Control

• Ensure effective warehouse operations and inventory control systems.
• Improve storage utilization, inventory integrity, and material traceability.
• Lead cycle counts and annual inventory activities.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, handling, and dispatch of materials.
• Support implementation of lean warehouse practices and digital inventory solutions.
• Drive continuous improvements in warehouse productivity and accuracy.

SAP, Systems & Digitalization

• Ensure effective utilization of SAP and other business systems across Supply Chain functions.
• Maintain integrity of planning, inventory, and logistics master data.
• Drive digitalization and automation initiatives.
• Implement data-driven decision-making processes and dashboard reporting.
• Support SAP upgrades, system enhancements, and process standardization initiatives.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead Lean, RESET, Kaizen, A3, and Supply Chain Excellence initiatives.
• Utilize data analytics to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Improve customer service levels while reducing operational costs.
• Drive projects focused on lead time reduction, process simplification, and productivity improvements.
• Benchmark performance against industry best practices and corporate standards.

Quality, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies, ethical sourcing requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 and other ISO related standard in the factory, PEZA requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Ensure all supply chain records and documentation remain accurate and audit-ready.
• Support closure of audit findings and corrective actions.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Supply Chain personnel.
• Build organizational capability and succession plans for key positions.
• Establish competency development and cross-functional training programs.
• Conduct performance reviews and development discussions.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Promote employee engagement and retention.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5 - 10 years of Supply Chain experience in manufacturing environments.

• Experience Managing in Planning, Warehouse, Logistics, and Inventory functions.

• Experience within cable manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, automotive, electronics, or related industries preferred.

• Proven experience in SAP-based supply chain operations is an advantage