Manager / Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning

Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Flexible hours

Summer Flex Fridays

Focus Fridays

Well-being day

Job summary

Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. seeks a Senior Manager of Supply Chain Planning based in Singapore.

You will lead the APAC Demand and Supply Planning teams, forecast demand, and coordinate with distributors, partners, and customers to optimize supply chain processes. The role requires strong collaboration with Sales and Product managers and a focus on process improvements. The position is hybrid with 3 days onsite in Singapore, overseeing talent development and performance management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 12+ years in supply chain.
• APAC regional supply chain experience is a must.
• Hybrid onsite work in Singapore with some travel if needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead APAC Demand and Supply Planning teams and forecast demand.
• Oversee customer accounts and ensure timely delivery of SCM solutions.
• Build strong relationships with distributors, partners, and customers.
• Collaborate with Sales and Product Managers on forecasting and delivery.
• Drive process improvement projects and optimize supply plans.
• Develop talent, manage performance, and succession planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

People management

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline

Tools

Oracle

Salesforce

Job description

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges. Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve. You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about - locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning is responsible for leading the APAC Demand and Supply Planning teams. This role focuses on forecasting demand, overseeing customer accounts, and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of supply chain solutions. The successful candidate will develop strong relationships with distributors, partners, and customers, understand their needs, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional service and optimize supply chain processes. This role will be based in Singapore and will work 3 days onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Optimization: Mitigate constraints impacting supply plans, including capacity issues and expediting. Drive process improvement projects. Evaluate and recommend complex, best-in-class supply chain solutions.
• Customer Collaboration: Partner with Sales and Product Managers to ensure comprehensive customer forecasting and timely delivery of products.
• Problem Solving: Develop resolutions where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Team Leadership: Manage, potentially through subordinate supervisors, the coordination of department activities, assuming responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing. This includes workforce and succession planning.
• Talent Development: Oversee the training, development, and management of talent within the organization, focusing on building critical skills, bench strength, and diversifying talent.
• Performance Management: Enhance performance management systems to build a resilient, innovative, and high-performing supply chain planning organization.
• Strategic Initiatives: Drive initiatives focused on skill development, bench strength, diversity, and performance management to position the organization for success in a rapidly changing environment. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver on long-term business objectives and improve commercial relationships.

Qualifications:

Must Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline required
• 12+ years of work-related experience in a supply chain environment
• At least 5 years of people management experience
• Wide, solid breadth in Materials management experience including Planning (Strategic & Tactical) within the supply and demand scope
• APAC Regional Supply chain experience is a must with exposure to working closely with global teams in our headquarter
• Familiar with executing process / system initiatives, enhancements, and improvements
• Ability to work hybrid onsite in Singapore

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical skills required relative to data mining and process development/improvement
• Experience in leading people managers / coaching people leaders will be an added advantage.
• Strong experience creating and maintaining process
• Contract Manufacturing / Direct Manufacturing / Purchasing experience in the electronics industry is a plus
• In-depth Oracle or Sales Force experience is preferred

Benefits:

• We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

AI Technology Statement:

Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy.

Zebra provides the foundation for intelligent operations with an award-winning portfolio of connected frontline, asset visibility and automation solutions. Organizations globally across retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, and other industries rely on us to deliver outcomes today while driving innovation for what's next. Together with our partners, we create new ways of working that improve productivity and empower organizations to be better every day. Learn more at zebra.com.

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