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BASF

Head of Supply Chain Management, South East Asia

BASF
Advanced Manufacturing & ElectronicsSingapore, SGOnsitePosted 3 weeks ago
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About the role

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This senior leadership role oversees Supply Chain operations for the South East Asia region within a chemical manufacturing environment. The position is responsible for developing SCM strategies, driving digitalization and automation, and managing regional teams to optimize logistics, inventory, and customer service performance.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee planning, inventory management, customer service, logistics, transportation, and warehousing activities to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery
  • Ensure continuous improvement of demand driven Supply Chain processes and system-based demand and stock management
  • Reduce aging inventories, write-off and urgent air shipment through effective stock management
  • Monitor Key Performance Indicators within Supply Chain SEA team and make data-driven decisions to enhance performance
  • Foster digitalization and automation initiatives to ensure efficient supply chain processes
  • Monitor stringent use and compliance of digital Warehouse Management in collaboration with Site Manager
  • Analyze warehouse and logistic provider network frequently to derive and implement necessary improvement measures

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field such as Supply Chain management, Logistics, Engineering or Business Administration
  • At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in Supply Chain Management
  • Preferably professional experience in a leadership position in chemical industry
  • Strong knowledge of Supply Chain operations, including procurement, inventory management, logistics, transportation and warehousing
  • Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends and implement process improvement
  • Excellent leadership and management skills, with experience in managing cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication and change management skills
  • Able to work in diverse levels of international and local collaboration
  • Flexible in agile environment