Supply Chain Manager, Hong Kong

Job Summary

This position leads, develops, implements and continuously improves a best-in-class supply chain organization for the country/ region. Overall responsibilities include managing demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, freight and distribution and customer service. Also, controlling the budget & spending of HK supply chain including 3PL management and monitoring the performance and training needs of the team and fulfilling the team aspiration and on job training requirement.

Job Responsibilities

• Fully responsible for the supply chain operations in the country/ region
• Provide leadership and partner with key stake to drive process improvement and meet business demands in some or all of the following functions: demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, freight and distribution and customer service
• Redefines systems, processes and organizational structures in order to maximize supply chain efficiency and financial savings
• Develop strategies for improving operation efficiencies while improving service levels and optimizing inventory levels as well as operation costs
• Cooperate with local management for all initiatives implementation in the country/ region
• Collaborate with other functions such as sales/marketing, finance, RA/QA and IT to intergrade business process and develop solutions
• Prepare inventory, scrap, operations cost forecasts and budget recommendations for management
• Establish key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to demand forecasting, inventory processes/operations; measure actual performance against goals on regular basis and present results to senior management
• Develop employee in relations to training, performance management, career development and employee relations;
• Provide leadership by assigning goals which align to entity annual plans and department needs then manage team to execute goals through coaching and mentoring.
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Create and maintains departmental reports and track Key KPI as required
• Ensure compliance with established procedures and maintain effective internal control over supply chain processes
• Develop and implement supply chain policies, procedures/SOPs and ensure 100% compliance
• Apply continuous improvement tools to identify and eliminate the root causes of issues that may arise within the warehouse including managing corrective action
• Participate in teams, committees, events and training which improves the organization

Requirements: Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent. An advanced credential, such as an MBA, MA, or MS in a relevant discipline/concentration is also typical.
• Typically 10 plus years of progressively more responsible materials work experience or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 plus years of demonstrated experience at a supervisory/managerial level.
• Has multi-disciplinary knowledge with significant expertise in regulatory requirements for Medical Device
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of and be completely familiar with applicable Hong Kong regulations,
• Comprehensive extensive experience in managing project teams or equivalent.
• Must be skilled at delegation, follow-up, and team building.
• Comprehensive verbal and written analytical/problem solving, communication, negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills are essential.
• Documented record of delivering research information that adds value to management's decision-making process.
• Advanced personal computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing database management, and specialized applications.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Business level English communication skills required.