Head of SCM

As the Head of SCM, you will be the chief architect of our end-to-end supply chain ecosystem. Your mission is to synchronize Demand Forecasting, PPIC, Warehouse, and Logistics into a seamless, high-velocity machine. You will lead the transition from internal warehouse management to a high-performance BPO/3PL model, ensuring "Zero Fraud" and "Zero Profit Loss" while maintaining world-class Service Level Agreements (SLA).

Core Responsibilities

1. Supply Chain Strategy & Development

• Demand-Driven Strategy: Develop and implement demand forecasting models to ensure cost efficiency and operational effectiveness across PPIC, Warehouse, and Logistics.
• Strategic Partnership: Manage high-level relationships with production partners to align procurement with market demand.
• Network Optimization: Develop strategies to accelerate distribution and expand our network, bringing products closer to customers.
• Omnichannel Oversight: Ensure product distribution across all sales channels meets or exceeds established SLAs.

2. Production Planning & Inventory Control (PPIC)

• Demand-Supply Alignment: Oversee PPIC in planning and controlling production schedules to meet market demand for finished goods.
• Capacity Management: Collaborate with production partners to ensure adequate production capacity and minimize bottlenecks.
• Dead Stock Mitigation: Control inventory levels to maintain minimum standards and aggressively prevent the accumulation of dead stock.

3. Warehouse Operations & Stock Integrity

• Capacity Scaling: Develop and control warehouse capacity to align with business growth and operational needs.
• Quality Assurance & SOP: Implement rigorous SOPs for receiving, storage, packaging, and dispatching to maintain product quality and smooth flow.
• Inventory Control Systems: Develop robust systems to eliminate stock loss (shrinkage) or damage during storage and distribution.

4. Distribution & 3PL Excellence

• Vendor Governance: Manage and optimize relationships with Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers to ensure on-time delivery within budget.
• Performance Monitoring: Audit 3PL performance regularly to ensure they meet the company's service and quality standards.
• Lead Time Strategy: Drive efficiency in shipping costs and lead times through strategic shipping cost equalization and route optimization.

5. Operational Efficiency & Financial Impact

• Inventory Velocity: Optimize inventory turnover by managing Days of Inventory (DoI) without compromising product availability.
• Resource Optimization: Maximize the use of manpower, consumables, 3PL, and storage space to drive lean operations.
• Profit Loss Prevention: Ensure a "Zero Fraud" environment through strict controls in the distribution and warehouse processes.

6. Leadership & People Development

• Strategic Alignment: Provide clear direction to the team, ensuring all key metrics (KPIs) align with the company's vision and mission.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Foster a culture of collaboration across departments to support business execution.
• Capability Building: Cultivate a high-performance culture focused on continuous development and consistent performance.

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years in SCM, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing Warehouse, PPIC, and Logistics.
• Expertise: Proven track record in managing 3PL/BPO transitions and optimizing DoI (Days of Inventory).
• Analytical Skills: Advanced ability in demand forecasting and supply chain cost modeling.
• Integrity: Strong experience in implementing internal controls to prevent fraud and inventory leakage.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Business.