Automotive MNC - China Supply Chain Director (Non Procurement)
Key Responsibilities
1. Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute the China supply chain strategy in alignment with global and regional objectives.
- Lead end‑to‑end supply chain functions including Customer Service, Planning, Logistics, Warehousing, and Inventory Management.
- Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and process standardization across the supply chain organization.
- Lead, coach, and develop supply chain teams across multiple sites to ensure strong capability and succession planning.
2. Customer Service Management
- Oversee order‑to‑delivery process, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and service performance.
- Improve OTIF (On-Time-In-Full), response time, and customer communication quality.
- Build strong partnerships with OEM customers and key stakeholders to support business growth and operational transparency.
3. Demand, Supply & Production Planning
- Lead the end‑to‑end planning process, including demand forecasting, supply planning, production planning, and capacity alignment.
- Ensure planning accuracy, stability, and alignment with sales, manufacturing, and global supply chain teams.
- Implement S&OP / IBP processes to balance demand and supply for optimal operational performance.
- Optimize master scheduling and production planning workflow to improve lead time and delivery reliability.
4. Logistics & Warehousing Operations
- Manage inbound/outbound logistics, domestic transportation, and international shipping compliance.
- Oversee warehouse operations (in‑house and 3PL), including layout optimization, material flow, and stock accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with customs, EHS, and all regulatory requirements.
- Drive logistics network optimization to improve service level and reduce cost.
5. Inventory & Performance Management
- Develop and monitor inventory strategies to meet service, cost, and working capital targets.
- Improve inventory accuracy, reduce slow‑moving/obsolete stock, and enhance overall supply chain transparency.
- Establish operational KPIs and reporting dashboards to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
6. Process Optimization & Transformation
- Lead digitalization, automation, and ERP/SCM system optimization projects to enhance efficiency and data integrity.
- Drive lean practices, waste reduction, and standard operating procedures across sites.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Sales, and Global Supply Chain teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related fields.
- 10-15+ years of supply chain leadership experience in multinational automotive or advanced manufacturing sectors.
- Strong expertise in Customer Service, Demand & Supply Planning, Production Planning, Logistics, and Warehousing.
- Proven success in leading large-scale operations, multi-site teams, and complex transformation initiatives.
- Solid understanding of S&OP/IBP processes and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Strong analytical, structured, and data-driven working approach.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Fluent in English; Mandarin language skills preferred for China operations.
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