Head Supply Chain
Posted on: 11/8/2024
Ciudad de México
Permanent
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the overall supply chain strategy in alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Operational Management: Oversee and manage end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and distribution.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team; foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Vendor Management: Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and partners; negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance.
- Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction; implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Data Analysis: Utilize data and analytics to make informed decisions, forecast demand, and optimize inventory levels.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as Sales, Marketing, and Finance to align supply chain activities with overall business objectives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
- Proven experience (typically 7+ years) in supply chain management, with a track record of leadership in a senior role.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain best practices, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and vendor relations.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and drive performance.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in data-driven decision-making.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across different functions and levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools; experience with ERP systems is highly desirable