We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain, production planning, procurement, warehousing and logistics operations within our manufacturing facility.
This role will be responsible for ensuring material availability, optimizing inventory and working capital, improving supplier performance, and driving end-to-end flow efficiency from material sourcing to customer delivery. The successful candidate will lead continuous improvement initiatives across the value chain to enhance service levels, productivity, cost efficiency and operational performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end supply chain and procurement operations, from material sourcing and production planning to warehousing, logistics and customer delivery.
- Manage the Master Production Plan (MPP), capacity planning and material requirements in line with customer demand and production priorities.
- Optimize material flow, inventory levels, safety stocks and working capital while ensuring material availability and targeted service levels.
- Lead and improve plant flow performance, including waiting queues, MPH, pull flow and warehousing efficiency.
- Monitor production progress, identify supply and capacity risks, and ensure on-time, in-full delivery to customers.
- Develop and execute procurement strategies and annual operational plans aligned with business objectives.
- Lead supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives to optimize costs, improve payment terms and ensure supply continuity.
- Manage supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, lead time and flexibility.
- Oversee warehousing and logistics operations, ensuring efficient material handling, stock accuracy and optimal resource utilization.
- Identify and implement cost-saving, productivity and continuous improvement initiatives across the value chain.
- Lead, coach and develop the Supply Chain and Procurement teams, setting objectives and driving performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and lead transformation initiatives.
- Monitor operational KPIs, provide management reports and ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards and occupational health and safety requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, production planning or operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing end-to-end supply chain operations.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain planning, production planning, material flow, inventory management, procurement, warehousing and logistics.
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to improve operational performance, optimize costs and working capital, and drive continuous improvement.
- Experience in driving organizational change and leading transformation initiatives.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Experience with SAP or similar business systems; SAP knowledge is an advantage.