Regional Materials Manager

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The Regional Materials Manager for Asia is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels across multiple locations to support branch operations. Lead a team of buyers/planners, analyze demand across a diverse range of customers, and safeguard a smooth and efficient supply chain in the Asia region. We currently operate in:

• Belgaum, India
• Shanghai, China

This is a key leadership role based in Singapore, reporting directly to the General Manager – Asia with a dotted line to the Integrated Supply Chain Manager for Europe and Asia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the materials group across the region, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement.
• Manage the materials teams to ensure the appropriate resource and experience is dedicated to each account.
• Ensure DRP forecasts and/or customer schedules are analysed and actioned in a timely manner.
• Ensure planning team continues to maintain data integrity within the ERP system.
• Maintain inventory levels in line with annual plans/monthly forecasts and highlight variances as appropriate.
• Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise supply chain efficiency.
• Support on-time delivery (OTD) reporting, analysis and corrective action for major contract customers.
• Analyse monthly inventory reports and work with sales to identify excess and End of Life product.
• Monitor and analyse supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Participate in contract and cost negotiations as required.
• Maintain a cost base in line with operational margin objectives.

Candidate Attributes

• Communication – Ability to determine when to use different levels of communication and ensure priorities are understood.
• Organization – Able to plan carefully and maintain order to improve workplace efficiency.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to collect, interpret, and evaluate information to make informed decisions.
• Attention to details – Ability to complete tasks accurately and thoroughly.
• Active listening – Ability to listen and extract the most valuable content.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Professional accreditation, business/Supply Chain degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 5+ years’ experience in senior materials planning, procurement, or demand planning roles.
• Strong analytical, strategic and communication skills.
• Expertise in ERP systems; SAP is preferred.
• Creative and strategic thinker.
• Data-oriented with strong math and reasoning skills.
• Adaptable and able to work with small teams as well as within a larger multinational corporate environment.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Do The Right Thing and we will succeed: We insist on honest and ethical behavior; we treat others respectfully; our actions are underlined with high integrity; we partner with others who hold these same values.

Go One Better to achieve greatness: We strive to do our best every day; we are curious and seek alternative viewpoints; we value innovation to deliver long-term success; we will not accept the status quo and tirelessly seek to improve.

Customer First balanced with Company results: We serve our customers with a sense of urgency; we strive to anticipate our customer’s needs; we work with our customers to ensure we are providing them the best solutions they value; we help to deliver the long-term success of our company.

WE DO what we say: We seek clarity and understanding; we follow through on our commitments; we respectfully challenge and collaborate to achieve mutual success; Once we agree, we move forward and make no excuses.

Together we win: We respect and value each other’s thoughts and opinions; We make the time to develop meaningful relationships; We seek new opportunities to continuously learn; We never miss an opportunity to bring out the best in others.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Supply Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Location

• Singapore, Singapore (regional headquarters)

Note: Only candidates eligible to work in Singapore will be considered.

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