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The Supply Chain Team Manager oversees a team to manage and optimize the flow of materials from procurement to distribution. He/she is focusing on inventory control, vendor relationships, and strategic planning to ensure timely, cost-effective supply for operations. Team lead develops and coordinates the Material Management team. He/she ensures that the team meets short-to-mid-midterm goals and customer expectations. Actively work with operational interfaces, communicate and coordinate
Job Responsibility:
Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of material management professionals, including buyers and inventory specialists
Develop and implement material management strategies to optimize inventory, reduce waste, and control costs
Monitor inventory levels, ensure accurate records, and manage efficient warehouse processes
Secure performance, development and output of the unit, including financial responsibility
Collaborate with production, supply chain, and finance teams to align material flow with production schedules and manage material costs
Set and follow up targets for the unit, broken down from factory level
Analyse material consumption, forecast future needs, and leverage analytics and ERP systems to support decision-making
Secure safety of the people, processes and manufactured/delivered products (quality, delivery, cost)
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations for material handling and storage
Secure Standardized work & SOP
Support and initiate supplier development activities together with support functions
Secure the result of problem solving and continuous improvement activities in the unit, including Lean Six Sigma and 5S
Implement and maintain the supply chain processes within the unit
Participate in NEP and give input to EPD
Oversee purchasing processes, negotiate contracts with vendors, and manage supplier performance to secure favorable terms and ensure timely delivery
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field
Min 2 years of experience in material management or supply chain roles, with proven leadership experience
Knowledge & understanding of manufacturing ability to lead and mentor a team
Strong ability to analyse data, solve problems, and make data-driven decisions
Excellent skills for coordinating with internal teams and negotiating with vendors
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and warehouse management systems
Excellent organizational abilities for managing complex processes and inventory