• Regional SCM Operations
• Oversee end-to-end Supply Chain Management operations within the region, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with company policies and standards.
• Collaborate with plant managers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to optimize regional supply chain processes.
• Part of Regional Leadership Team
• Actively participate in the Regional Leadership team, providing strategic insights and aligning supply chain strategies with overall regional objectives.
• Collaborate with other functional leaders to drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Seasonal Planning/Infrastructure
• Develop and implement seasonal planning strategies to address fluctuations in demand.
• Assess and enhance regional infrastructure at plants and depots to support supply chain efficiency.
• Product Availability
• Ensure consistent product availability at the regional level through effective production planning, inventory management, and distribution strategies.
• Collaborate with production teams to address any production challenges and minimize stockouts.
• Fair Share Allocation
• Work closely with national and other regional teams to establish fair share allocation for regional production.
• Balance production capacities to meet demand and optimize overall supply chain performance.
• S&OP; and Demand Plan Accuracy
• Establish and lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP;) process for the region.
• Drive accuracy in demand planning through collaboration with sales, marketing, and production teams.
• Push Vs Pull Replenishment
• Analyze demand patterns and implement push vs. pull replenishment strategies to optimize inventory levels and minimize lead times.
• Continuously evaluate and adjust replenishment strategies based on market dynamics.
• Infrastructure at Plant/Depots
• Manage and enhance infrastructure at regional plants and depots to support operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to address any infrastructure-related challenges.
• Cost Management
• Implement cost management strategies for the entire region, including transportation, warehousing, and production costs.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.