Supply Chain Performance Manager

Job Responsibilities

1) Animate and maintain Supply Chain performance routines

• Define Supply Chain KPI tree and set performance targets jointly with supply chain operational leaders
• Animate KPI tree routine and engage Operations team in the improvement of KPIs
• Animate regular performance reviews (daily/weekly/bi-monthly), root causes analysis, action plan tracking with regional teams (Hong Kong) and Distribution/Markets team (Japan, Korea, China etc…).
• Act as a “Control Tower & Gate Keeper” of Performance standards

2) Promote performance culture

• Maintain high analytical and problem-solving standards (DMAIC, 5 why's, Ishikawa diagram) by constantly challenging root causes framing and consistency
• Develop and lead performance related trainings (based on Lean concepts, KPIs) to build Operational excellence awareness and capabilities within the supply chain team in Asia region
• Promote performance culture (LEAN…) & Problem-solving standards (corrective action plans)

3) Influence projects and corrective actions prioritization considering their financial impact

• Ensure accurate calculation of cost impacts related to performance gaps vs standards
• Project prioritization through definition of clear ROI, Business cases along with financial impacts
• Design financial business cases based on operational inputs to drive decision making
• Deploy standardized cost savings calculation methodology to ensure proper measurability of improvements.

4) Communicate periodic supply chain performance results

• Provide periodic Supply Chain performance cost bridge to relevant stakeholders
• Ensure aligned comprehension across the organization of the Supply Chain performance
• Embody performance improvement plan into Budget and re-Forecasting cycles
• Keep track of major project progress & performance

5) Contribute to process standardization, streamline, and risk management

• Support Operations & Supply Chain in standard processes definition
• Assess global Supply Chain streamline opportunities (flow optimization)
• Risk management on critical path activities (occurrence, impact and contingency/improvement plan)

6) Secure BI reports quality and relevance

• Link with BI teams to ensure data quality and reports maintenance.
• Help in the design of BI report for operational and supply chain functions (dashboards, KPI etc…)
• Support new BI deployments by translating operational needs into IT specifications and by tracking project execution
• Educate and train on BI relevance in the region

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling or Engineering
• 8+ years of work in Finance, Supply Chain / Operations environment
• Strong financial acumen and expertise in controlling
• Experience in operational performance within and industrial / manufacturing environment
• Proficient expertise and experience in continuous improvement / Lean approaches related to supply chain
• High analytical skills and database knowledge
• 30% controlling & 70% operational performance
• Willing to travel: approx. 10% of time
• Strong verbal and written communication skills combined with excellent usage of MS Office
• Fluent in English, any additional Asian language (Mandarin, Japanese, Korean) is a plus