Manager Supply Chain Operations

As a Manager at tms, you will be responsible for overseeing toys/premiums production management with vendors, ensuring project timelines are met, and maintaining the supply chain for a key client in the global fast-food industry. You will report to the Supply Chain Operations Director in Hong Kong and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results. **Roles & Responsibilities:** - Lead the India office and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. - Act as the representative of TMS India's Supply Chain function in interactions with local clients. - Provide regular updates to the Hong Kong-based leadership team, sharing on-site insights about the India market and factory statuses. - Mentor and manage a team of 2 project executives, guiding them in project management and problem-solving to achieve business objectives. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function. - Manage end-to-end project timelines from model inception to promotion launch, ensuring key milestones adhere to the schedule and developing contingency plans to address potential delays. - Calculate daily rates for tooling commitments and oversee the release of order quantities to factories based on regional office inputs. - Align production schedules and capacities with vendors, monitor production progress and shipment schedules, and conduct regular site visits to local factories. - Handle sample requests and coordinate market-specific toy packaging development and approval processes. - Undertake any ad hoc projects or administrative tasks as required. **Skills and Experience Required:** - Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. - Over 10 years of experience in Merchandising, Supply Chain, or Sourcing, with exposure to the toy industry. - Previous involvement in MNC operations and supply chains is advantageous. - Ideally, a minimum of 8 years of people management experience. - Ability to independently devise practical solutions, lead project teams across geographical and functional reporting lines, and demonstrate a track record of driving business results and operational performance. - Detail-oriented, well-organized, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Possess strong business ethics, integrity, and the ability to navigate ambiguous situations. - High level of initiative, self-motivation, and proficiency in managing multiple priorities successfully. - Excellent written and spoken English skills. - Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed.,