Job Description

You would be responsible for the operational supply chain network, production and logistics for global sites. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with stakeholders in commercial, marketing, purchasing and other functions to achieve business strategies and targets.1. Safety and ESG Management

• Part of ESG Council. Contribute to the development and attainment of Sustainability Operation metrics
• Ensure EHS policies, guidelines and procedures fully support organisation goals and business objectives
• Ensure proper governance of EHS performance, including audits, reporting, assessments and certifications
• Understand and apply internal and international EHS and Compliance rules and regulations to supply chain operational processes2. Integrated Quality and Product Stewardship Management
• Develop IQ and PS road map for the company. Drive the implementation of annual work plans.
• Ensure IQ and PS guidelines and procedures fully support the company\'s goals and objectives
• Ensure proper governance of IQ performance, including audits, reporting, assessments and certifications

3. Cash Management

• Design and implement supply chain planning network that will both optimise cash flow and ensure acceptable service levels
• Derive Net Working Capital reduction framework including demand, inventory and planning improvement
• Define metrics and governance platform that measure and track NWC performance, root cause analysis
• Develop Operations Capex road map, define annual Capex budget plan and ensure the execution is within the budget4. Operational Efficiency / Cost Management
• Drive Supply Chain Excellence to improve service with optimal costs, including logistics optimisation
• Drive Operational Excellence to improve costs, utilisation
• Drive the implementation of the Supply Chain Transformation initiatives, to ensure achievement of OTIF, optimised inventory, leading customer service standards and top line growth and minimised back orders
• Develop digitisation road map to improve visibility and efficiency
• Develop and own annual functional budget5. Global Plant Operations
• Provide leadership to drive change, results and organisation responsiveness to business targets and supply chain disruptions
• Develop and implement plans and strategy for technical operations and supply chain aligned to business plans and strategy, delivering projected growth, optimised cost and cash

Manage complex supply chain for multiple geographies, plants and culture|Work in a leadership role with a market leading MNC in its spaceAs the ideal candidate, you have extensive experience working in regional & global roles heading Supply Chain for large scale & complex speciality chemicals or pharmaceutical MNCs.You should have managed South Asia or APAC previously at a leadership level. Experience in Europe / Americas is an added advantage.Total experience range would be 20-30 years.Candidates open to global relocation in the coming few years would be preferred.Our client is a market leader globally within speciality chemicals and has created and built a strong legacy to be present in 50+ countries, with 25+ plants, catering to various industries such as pharmaceutical, auto, packaging, coating, etc.Great opportunity to Head Supply Chain for multiple regions and working directly with global headquarters.

Michael Page