Global Supply Chain Director

<h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>Job Purpose:</strong></p><p>To lead, optimize, and manage our global supply chain operations.  Oversee end-to-end supply chain processes, from Demand Planning, Purchasing and Production Planning to Logistics &amp; Freight Spend, Trade Compliance and Shipment, ensuring efficient operations across all regions. This role will play a critical part in driving strategic initiatives, improving supply chain performance, and enhancing cost-efficiency across the business.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Build world class supply chain for the OEM business on systems, processes, policies, and practices.</li><li>Develop and implement the global supply chain strategy aligned with the company's business goals, ensuring optimal efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.</li><li>Actively apply &amp; deploy supply chain excellence in Global Supply Chain &amp; Factories.</li><li>Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain operations, including inventory management, forecasting, logistics, NPI, Trade Compliance.</li><li>Work closely with internal teams (e.g., Commercial, Operations, Finance, Products, etc.) to ensure seamless integration and alignment of supply chain activities with business needs.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with global logistics partners. Negotiate contracts and manage performance to ensure high-quality, timely deliveries.</li><li>Ensure compliance with local and global regulations, standards, and best practices.</li><li>Leverage existing analytics and supply chain technology to drive continuous improvement, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and generate actionable insights for decision-making.</li><li>Continue to Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global supply chain team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.</li><li>Incorporate innovative technologies or practices to improve long-term business sustainability.</li><li>Resolve all urgent supply chain issues to ensure supply continuity.</li><li>Ambassador of cross-functional collaboration, engagement and change management to achieve common business goals.</li><li>Use data analytics to develop and enhance KPIs to drive performance and decision making.</li><li>Share best practices and actively contributes to process improvement; delivers results through problem solving and process improvement activities.</li></ul><p> </p><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.</li><li>Ideally possessing a relevant professional qualification and/or suitable background experience in Demand &amp; Supply Planning and Logistics.</li><li>Minimum of 10 years of experience in global supply chain management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. Experience with multinational supply chains and cross-border operations is required</li><li>Strong hands-on knowledge of all aspects of the Supply Chain; logistics, purchasing, planning, forecasting, inventory management and dealing with complex supply chain requirements.</li><li>Language skills in English required.</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p>Skills &amp; Abilities:    </p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of supply chain management and logistics strategies.</li><li>Excellent leadership and team-building skills.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in supply chain software, ERP systems, and data analytics tools.</li><li>Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global business environment.</li><li>Solid understanding of international trade regulations and supply chain compliance.</li><li>Experience in change management in a business transformation journey.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Proven track record in delivering efficient day to day operation</li><li>High degree of organization and ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.</li><li>Excellent communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills that enable you to earn trust at all levels.</li><li>Ability to think and move quickly and inspire his/her team in an environment where problem solving, and action bias is desired</li></ul><ul><li>Highly analytical and use data to guide decision making process.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Internal and External Relationships:</strong></p><ul><li>Senior Leadership Team</li><li>Commercial teams</li><li>Factory Operations,</li><li>Global Quality</li><li>Global Sourcing</li><li>Service</li><li>Etc.</li></ul>