Supply Chain Manager
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management
In short
Seeking a skilled Supply Chain Manager in Kunshan to lead local supply chain optimization and digital transformation, ensuring alignment with global requirements. This role involves overseeing local supply chain processes, managing inventory, and driving efficiency through data analytics and system integration.
Responsibilities
- Lead local supply chain processes and ensure alignment with global requirements.
- Oversee local supply chain operations, ensuring seamless alignment between supply and demand.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including customers, suppliers, product group, and operations, to improve efficiency.
- Drive digital transformation and integrate advanced technologies and data analytics into local supply chain processes.
- Manage data integrity and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.
- Act as the single point of contact for factory-related supply chain knowledge and competence.
- Ensure demand plans/forecasts align with material and capacity needs.
- Manage inventory, production planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead the local S&OP meetings from an operations perspective.
- Standardize, optimize, and monitor local supply chain processes following approved SOPs.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain operations.
- Participate in making the factory operational plan.
- Propose and implement training programs for supply chain competence.
- Drive optimization activities for net zero programs and energy/cost savings.
- Analyze supply requirements and review forecasts with suppliers and production management.
- Establish inventory classifications (ABC) and corresponding standardized supply schedules.
- Utilize ERP system for all activities to provide supply chain visibility.
- Build relationships within the factory, global business unit, and product group.
- Review and update supply chain practices in alignment with environmental policies and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with Alfalaval’s Business Principles and Compliance requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Above 5 years of management responsibility.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Knowledgeable in ERP systems for effective supply chain management.
- Solid English proficiency, both written and oral.
- Ability to analyze data and leverage improvement tools (e.g., 5S, Lean and Six Sigma, Kaizen).
- Skilled in diagramming supply chain processes.
- In-depth knowledge of production processes, manufacturing, and supply chain management.
- Understanding of accounting and finance related to purchasing and inventory control.
Desired Qualifications
- Work in multinational manufacturing companies will be a plus.
- Willingness to engage and influence with diverse teams and navigate cross-cultural communication.
- Result-driven leader with a hands-on approach, capable of driving results.
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on development, fostering a culture of accountability and performance.
- Open and communicative with high integrity, fostering trust and transparency.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships.
- Courage to challenge the status quo and drive change within the organization.
- Ability to secure quality and adapt to evolving business needs.
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Company
Alfa Laval
Job Posted
1 month ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Kunshan, China
Qualification
Bachelor
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