- 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.