Supply Chain Lead

Purpose of Function:

The Supply Chain Lead, APAC, is responsible for driving continuous improvement of supply chain processes to lower operational costs, enable profitable growth, and deliver a superior customer and employee experience. The role ensures best practices in SAP is applied, identifies opportunities for optimization, and enhances the end-to-end Order-to-Cash (O2C) process, from quoting to payment, across the APAC region. She/he collaborates closely with colleagues in the countries and headquarters and foster the culture of continuous improvement.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Enable Operations

• Act as the Regional Process Expert for supply chain processes in SAP, BI, and SAC.
• Provide training as well as first- and second-level support for supply chain processes and their application in ERP systems.
• Support Operations Managers, Supply Chain Managers, in APAC SAP countries to address operational constraints for daily operations and supplies from HQ.

Analyze and Monitor

• Develop and maintain reporting suites and dashboards to monitor and improve operational performance.
• Analyze end-to-end performance KPIs, identify trends, investigate root causes, and recommend improvements.
• Oversee and improve operational planning and execution, implementing a continuous improvement approach for relevant processes, policies, and systems.
• Monitor ERP system performance and collaborate with Finance, Controlling, Service, and IT to identify and implement system enhancement initiatives.
• Ensure all operational processes comply with applicable legislative requirements and internal rules.
• Support ERP implementation and improvement activate directly with the countries.

Improve

• Optimize supply chain processes, including demand planning, inventory management, sales and operations planning (S&OP), global freight management, warehousing, and local distribution.
• Act as a subject-matter expert for Order-to-Cash (O2C) and planning processes in SAP, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion operational excellence through proactive project management and process improvement.

Education:

Diploma/bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain management, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.

Related Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in supply chain operations, process management, or ERP system support, SAP experience required.
• Proven track record in implementing and improving supply chain processes, particularly in O2C and demand planning in SAP.

Skills, Special Competencies, or Certifications:

• Results-oriented with a strong performance, cost management and bottom-line orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively, deal with ambiguity, and manage changing priorities.
• Cross-functional project and program management experience delivering on quality, cost and time.
• Can work independently with a high degree of self-motivation.
• Robust interpersonal skills, with evidence of cross-functional teamwork and collaboration in an international matrix environment.
• Strong listening, communication and convincing skills to understand, explain and drive complex topics and issues without having hierarchical authority.
• Proven operational and continuous improvement experience with a focus on driving productivity and process up-time.
• Familiarity with operational excellence models and approaches like Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Agile, Scrum is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP and other operational systems is essential.

Workplace Accessibility & Accommodations

Draeger is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you require accommodations, please let us know.

Why Join Us?

• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements and supportive policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Draeger is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and veteran status.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply by submitting applying to the job role. If you have questions about the role or our inclusivity practices, feel free to reach out to careers.India@draeger.com

We look forward to welcoming diverse talent to our team!