Key Accountabilities :
- Conduct detailed analysis of the existing network to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement in terms of cost, speed, and service levels
- Optimize network configurations to improve delivery speed and reliability, meeting customer expectations and business goals
- Ensure that the network has the capacity to meet current and future demand by aligning resources, processes, and technology with business requirements
- Implement strategies to optimize the network with a focus on reducing the environmental impact of logistics and transportation
- Leverage advanced technologies, such as data analytics and digital tools, to improve network optimization efforts
- Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives performance, including reducing lead times, transportation costs, and improving overall network flexibility
- Coordinate introduction of new products, ensuring smooth integration.
- Use advanced analytics, simulation tools, and supply chain software to model network scenarios, optimize processes, and improve decision-making
Key Decision Rights :
Recommend changes to configurationRecommend initiatives sought at improving supply chain performance, reducing, improving service levelsEducation
Degree or equivalent experience in Business economics, engineering or supply chain educationAny planning education or accreditation a surplusExperience
Multi-year experience in supply chainVery familiar with manufacturing operationsHands on experience with key functionalities of planning tools i.e SAP, Rapid Response, Enterprise Value Model etcSkills & Proficiencies
In-depth understanding of supply chain principles, logistics, and manufacturing network designTeamwork and partnership, with the ability to work across functions and with teams with strengths.High analytical proficiency. Extraordinarily solution orientation and modelling skillsStrong interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external customerswork efficiently with different departments such as procurement, production and salesStrong project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring of network optimization and NPI projectsLong term critical thinking and problem-solving skillsFlexibility to prioritise multiple projects and priorities simultaneouslySkills Required
Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Network Optimization, Data Analytics, Sap, Strategic Planning