Supply Chain Manager

Description

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Manager manages inventory supply function within the Company to ensure accuracy and timeliness of arrival of goods. This covers all inventory related functions from the time of first forecast through actual arrival of goods to stores. He/she ensures strict compliance with SMI and improves supply chain processes. He/she facilitates Product Registration for all Brands and ensures registration is up to date and compliant.

Inventory Forecasting

• Accurate and timely generation of calendared unit forecasts for Affiliate.
• Develop an understanding of current sales, marketing plans and general business issues in order to forecast. Must coordinate with brands and regional supply chain.
• Inventory reconciliation between forecasts, budgets, and latest estimate.
• Monitor new Products and Promotional samples, gifts and collateral forecasts in conjunction with Marketing Dept.

Inventory Management Review

• Assist the line managers for review of monthly Inventory, product mix, including ABC mix, category product mix , etc. with Brands/Marketing.
• Review Excesses to ensure inventory is kept within desirable levels
• Quarterly Obsolescence analysis and review. Facilitates returns when necessary.
• Review freight cost with Brands
• Prepare forecast versus actual analysis for new products and seasonal launched items.
• Assist the line managers to review Brands’ next 3 to 6 months Marketing Calendar and identify action plans if there are issues with Estimated Arrival Date

Masterfile Maintenance

• Set up New Products in the system.
• Maintain changes as sent via LCC for existing products.
• Update costs, product status and classifications as required.
• Set up and maintain ABC classification and safety stocks.
• Maintain Billing Price for Distributor

Month End Reporting

• Provide analysis of Inventory Level and Months Cover variance (vs. plan)
• Provide analysis of variances and highlight reasons for forecast vs. actual discrepancies.
• Prepare Tracking Reports for New and Promo reports for Affiliate.

Budget/VFB

• Assist the line manager to review the product mix and Category Run Rate for the new year and the COG% estimate with brands.
• Updates or changes on New Products
• Monthly updates on inventory trends vs plan

Product Registration

• Timely review product line up with Brands to ensure new products are registered on time
• Responsible to properly maintain and update Product information files to meet FDA/ BFAD requirements
• Closely coordinate with the Distributor to ensure a free error registration check and inspection.

Others

• Long-term strategic planning of supply chain organization and processes to accommodate future business expansion.
• Manage progress of the team and develop clear roles and responsibilities to ensure efficiency of supply chain

Qualifications

Minimum Education: University degree

Minimum Experience: Min 5 years related experience

Skills/Specific experience required:

Excellent communication, coaching, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook