Supply Chain Specialist

The key purpose of the role is to support to define, develop & implement Supply Chain systems, processes, projects & tools directly related to improving any or all the core aspects of Supply Chain execution – including but not limited to – Demand Planning, S&OP, Supply Planning, Customer Service & Logistics. The incumbent of Supply Chain enablement Team Lead position will strongly collaborate with Supply Chain Leadership team, Business Planning teams, Supply Planning managers, Customer service and Logistics managers as per requirement of Projects and Initiatives they are handling. The role holder will be handling large, medium, small size initiatives across supply chain areas of Supply Planning, Demand Planning, customer service, logistics. The projects , initiatives will include but not limited to new activities, projects like software introduction, Process change, Organization change, Performance improvement, knowledge improvement, process definition On need basis, the role holder will also lead audit preparations to support supply chain teams, to successfully handle audits Functional Responsibilities: Effective Project management for the projects which the role holder is leading. Cohesively develop project plans. Identify critical paths Effective use of SharePoint and digital tools for effective collaboration between team members and stakeholders Develop and lead initiatives in the areas like though not limited to improvement in inventory , Cash Net Working Capital, Customer experience, Delivery reliability, Obsolete and Slow moving inventory, Logistics, Logistics quality, sustainability, Organizational agility Build expertise in the area of projects through various learning initiatives. Develop processes and suggest improvement with implementation plan bring in performance across various KPis of Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Service and Logistics. Provide strong leadership for effective project conclusion Strong planning skills to do planning activities in detailed and thorough way for the initiatives and projects Provide functional expertise for based on need for various functional initiatives involved in Manage sourcing change activities, safeguarding against any negative customer impacts & ensuring smooth phase-in, phase-out in collaboration with SBU, Purchasing, PD-TCS, Operations & Supply Chain. Develops supply chain improvement tactics for the region, to enable improved end to end performance & efficiency. Establish comprehensive communication plan for all the initiatives, projects. Keep the sponsors, SteerCo updated with project developments, issues All the time have complete view of projects timely identifying issues, risks, constraints. Develop actions to mitigate them to ensure deliverables of scope, cost, time and quality are delivered Conceptualize & lead discrete improvement projects throughout the year - regional and/or country specific, to improve operational effectiveness, related to Customer Service, Service Strategy, Demand Planning, Supply Planning & Logistics. Analyze the root causes of “misses” in Customer Service, Demand Planning & Supply Planning and suggest improvements to existing systems, processes & tools. Manage projects from cradle to grave, providing cost-benefit analyses and return on investment analyses, along with monthly project status updates to all stakeholders. Support all Supply Chain related projects, by helping to remove all bottlenecks/constraints that block progress, either through direct communication with stakeholders or via escalation if required. Provide all the operational Supply Chain teams with the necessary knowledge base, defining the right method of execution & ensure this is being done correctly via the subsequent audits. Develop a continuous improvement mindset within the Supply Chain team & identify & drive continuous improvement initiatives. Always keep an eye on possible improvements across supply chain functions and bring in an outside in perspective Show more Show less