Job Purpose:
As the Region S&OP Lead & PMO, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing integrated planning and work as PMO to drive SC transformation projects. You will work closely with strategic stakeholders across Asia markets and departments, including finance, sales and supply chain operations. Your primary responsibility will be to drive S&OP governance, process and technology to next level, and coordinate strategic projects, ensuring alignment and coherence across the organization.
Main Responsibilities:
•Re-engineer and lead regional S&OP Governance, Process and System Implementation: develop planning strategies and processes, implement right tool to improve forecast accuracy, service level, capacity utilization and reduce waste.
•Spearhead the Regional’s S&OP and IBP cadence, processes and meetings. Lead local planning teams to review market plans and consolidate at regional levels, work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with the company’s overall objectives and goals.
•Stock management: Monitor inventory levels and work with planning, production and procurement teams to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained.
•Project Management: Evaluate project progress and performance, identify risks and opportunities, establish effective communication channels with project stakeholders to provide update on status, facilitate collaboration to ensure alignment and transparency.
•Capability building: Be accountable for the further development of team capabilities.
•Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance planning and project management processes, driving improvements and efficiencies across the organization.
Candidate Criteria:
Experience & qualifications
•15 years+ working experience in supply chain
•Bachelor degree, preferably with master degrees in supply chain or business management
•APICS Certification
•Good in oral and written English
•Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience in setting up and leading S&OP and IBP functions within a large, complex organization.
•Hands-On Expertise: Ability and willingness to be actively involved in daily planning activities, providing practical support and leadership.
•Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically and develop long-term business plans that align with organizational goals.
•Strong Collaboration Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
•Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
•Proactive and Innovative: A proactive approach to problem-solving and a drive for continuous improvement and innovation.
