Strategic Supply Chain Leader - Philippines

Opella; Taguig; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella is seeking a Supply Chain Head for the Philippines, based in Taguig, to define and drive strategic supply chain initiatives that support top-line and bottom-line growth for the PH business. You will lead a transformation of the SC team toward a future-ready operating model and serve as the single point of contact for all supply chain matters in the Philippines.

The role requires strong S&OP, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with responsibility for forecasting, distribution,

Qualifications

• Strong experience in S&OP and change management.
• Proven leadership to grow and develop teams including 3PLs and distributors.
• Excellent communication to engage senior management and cascade information.
• Proven influencing and negotiation skills to drive regional changes.
• Deep knowledge of forecasting, distribution, cost, compliance, and related best practices.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Good command of English; familiarity with Philippine regulatory, import and trade environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IBP process for the Philippines to meet sales and profitability targets.
• Drive demand planning using Sell-in, Sell-out and in-trade data across key channels.
• Deliver service excellence at optimum cost and manage risks/opportunities in product supply.
• Identify and execute sourcing, warehousing, logistics and distribution strategies across the archipelago.
• Anticipate regulatory events (FDA registrations, variations, labeling) affecting launches and site transfers.
• Lead supply chain transformation streams including distribution model changes and 3PL partnerships.
• Collaborate with Finance and Commercial to consolidate data for demand and forecast.
• Proactively manage risk and arbitration with stakeholders (medical, regulatory, finance, commercial).
• Work on Operational Excellence opportunities with ASEA regional teams.
• Develop and grow capabilities of a high-performing team.

Skills

S&OP

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Forecasting

Analytics

English

Job description

Opella is seeking a Supply Chain Head for the Philippines, based in Taguig, to define and drive strategic supply chain initiatives that support top-line and bottom-line growth for the PH business. You will lead a transformation of the SC team toward a future-ready operating model and serve as the single point of contact for all supply chain matters in the Philippines.

The role requires strong S&OP, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with responsibility for forecasting, distribution,