Material Management Team Leader

ECCO; Sidoarjo; On-site; IDR 984.736.000 - 1.312.983.000; Full time

Job summary

A global footwear company in Sidoarjo is seeking an HR Professional to oversee material management and procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and 5+ years of experience. Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams are essential. Join an international workplace committed to lifelong learning and meaningful development.

Benefits

Employee shoe discount

Friendly international work environment

Lifelong learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in material management or related roles.
• Proven track record in managing supply chains and achieving cost savings.
• Experience in leading teams and handling projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing of materials ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement.
• Develop and implement procedures to improve purchasing practices.
• Monitor inventory levels and develop control policies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

HR Professional | Assessment, Onboarding & Employer Branding at ECCO Indonesia | Manufacturing & Retail Industry | SAP HR | Predictive Index Certified

Job Profile

Here, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the timely ordering, delivery, and quality of materials essential for shoe production. This position reporting to the Global Head of Footwear Materials, this role will play a critical part in ensuring smooth operations across our teams.

• Oversee the purchasing of materials for the operation, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement.
• Establish and maintain purchasing practices to ensure honest, fair relationships with our vendors and stakeholders.
• Responsible for exploring processes to achieve the best possible delivery and optimize material sourcing.
• Develop, communicate, and administer Purchasing team performance and development plans, including appraisals.
• Manage current purchasing procedures with a focus on efficiency; meet regularly with respective departments regarding procurement for their understanding and/or recommendations to enhance policies.
• Develop, communicate, and implement new/revised procedures and programs as needed to improve purchasing practices.
• Supervise employees directly, including selection, training, performance appraisal, and work allocation.
• Cooperate and coordinate with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of materials and alignment of strategies.
• Work to align strategies between units, HUBs, and business locations, supporting and sharing best practices.
• Ensure the team’s capacity is respected and aligned with business needs.
• Maintain and review records of inventories, deliveries, and other relevant purchasing data.
• Maintain close communication with Warehouse management to ensure service needs are met and to improve material flows.
• Support the team with new and current projects, providing necessary analyses and statistics.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify needs and improve deliveries and flows.
• Monitor inventory levels and develop inventory control policies and procedures to optimize inventory turnover while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.

Job Experience & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in material management, procurement, or supply chain roles within the footwear or related industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing material supply chains and achieving cost-saving targets.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing teams and projects.
• Proficiency in material sourcing, purchasing strategies, and inventory management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in working with cross-functional and international teams.

Join a global team that feels local

At ECCO, you’ll be part of a friendly, international workplace where people care about each other and the work we do. You’ll help shape people practices that make a real difference – and enjoy great colleagues, meaningful challenges – and yes, you’ll get a nice discount on the shoes.

Are you ready for your next challenge?

We will invite candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis, so do not hesitate to apply. Imagining yourself at ECCO? Get a glimpse of what your new exciting career entails on https://enter.ecco.com.

CREATE THE FOOTPRINTS OF TOMORROW

At ECCO, you become part of a meaningful, developing and multicultural workplace. You join a global family of more than 23,000 people who are proud to create the footprints of tomorrow.

Headquartered in Denmark, we are a family-owned company that offers international opportunities. Our offices and facilities have an informal culture and relaxed dress code - our shoe code is slightly stricter.

Join us and we guarantee lifelong learning - the speed of progress is up to you. So, if you´re curious, passionate and ready to make an impact, you’ll fit right in.