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Our client is an FMCG / Food Beverage company.

This position is responsible for providing overall strategic leadership and direction to Supply Chain function to ensure efficient and effective operations of the supply chain operations, and the availability of products and services anchored on the short, medium and long-term plan of the company. It is accountable for the end-to-end supply chain, including sourcing, procuring, planning and distributing of products and services.

1. Logistics and Supply Planning Strategy

   Provides direction and guidance in creating an effective and robust supply chain strategy.

   Leads in the implementation and ensure the efficiency of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) at the National Level leading to the fastest and cost-effective distribution of products.

   Ensures that efficient systems and processes are in place for seamless supply planning and execution to achieve company goals and objectives

   Provides direction in developing and implementing supply chain and distribution network models, ensuring the engagement of various stakeholders.

   Cascades strategies and ensures consistent application according to plan.

2. Logistics Operations

   Provides direction and guidance in developing and implementing a robust logistics operations strategies and network optimizing resources for the best utilization of assets in delivering products to the customers.

   Ensures Logistics KPIs and dashboards are defined and tracked regularly with the ability to proactively respond to issues and situations.

3. Procurement Services

   Provides analytics and recommendations for the best possible logistics network footprint

   Leads in the evaluation of manufacturing and supply footprint to optimize the network and ensures effective distribution of products to customers and a well-managed Logistics cost

   Manages the contracting process of third-party logistics partners (3PL and 4PL) for cost and operational efficiency

   Puts in place systems and procedures for the efficient transport fleet management

4. Materials Resource Management

   Provides leadership in establishing efficient systems for ordering, warehousing, and inventory management of raw and packaging materials and spare parts

   Ensures that systems and processes are in place for the timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials, RGB, containers, and supplies at the best cost

5. Projects and CAPEX Management

   Leads in developing CAPEX strategies, identifying and prioritizing projects that supports the overall business strategy

   Oversees the timely implementation and tracking of CAPEX projects, time, cost, and overall result

6. Performance Management & Improvement

   Establishes, drives, monitors, and benchmarks Key Performance Indicators to ensure that logistics performance is properly and proactively managed

   Leads in the identification and implementation of improvement initiatives to reduce distribution cost and other related costs, increase operational efficiency and capability, optimize the use of company resources

7. Annual Operating Plan and Cost Management

   Prepares department budget, monitors and ensures operational expenses are within approved budget

   Evaluates and implements cost-savings opportunities while maintaining the quality and level of service

   Leads Logistics team in identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve quality, increase productivity, and maximize resources

8. Organization and People Development

   Coaches, mentors, and identifies training and developmental needs and job competencies of line personnel to build a well-informed, well-trained, empowered workforce, and stable organization

   Conducts periodic staff meeting to update plans and initiatives

   Engages the workforce in establishing harmonious relationships and follows the proper implementation of Company Rules & Regulations including discipline, work attendance, etc.

   Provides feedback, motivation, recognition, and support to the team to enhance engagement

9. Environment, Health, Safety, and Security

   Provides strategic direction in EHSS ensuring safe operations compliance with regulations

   Drives initiatives to develop a strong health and safety culture in the function

Direct Reports:

• Head, Supply Planning
• Head, Logistics
• Head, Procurement

• College Graduate: any Engineering courses or Supply Chain Management
• More than twenty years of professional experience in FMCG, Cosmetics / Pharma, Foodservice / Food chain operations, with ten years in a managerial/leadership capacity
• In-depth exposure and demonstrated capability in supply chain transformation initiatives, inventory and distribution management, project management, and contractor and business partner management
• Expertise in managing multiple projects with competing priorities and stakeholders
• Strong business acumen
• Own and deliver the Profit & Loss (P&L) of the business unit
• Lead with an aggressive, results-driven leadership style to motivate and challenge the team.

Internal Interactions

• Execom
• Area/Regional Heads
• Commercial Heads
• Finance Heads
• ESG Heads
• Manufacturing team
• Supply Chain team
• Legal Business Partner

External Interactions

• Board of Directors
• Government Officials
• Key Stakeholders
• Regulators

Schedule

Monday to Friday

8AM – 5PM Philippine Standard Time