Head - Supply Chain Management - Footwear Business

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

- 8+ years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in the Consumer industry

- Deep knowledge of import and certification requirements in the consumer industry

- Strong understanding of supply chain operations, including sourcing, procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and delivery

- Excellent leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to lead and develop a team

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence across all levels of the organization

- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop supply chain initiatives that align with overall business objectives

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions

- Experience working with supply chain software and systems

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with the company's overall goals and objectives

- Manage all aspects of the supply chain, including sourcing, procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and delivery

- Ensure compliance with all relevant import and certification requirements in the consumer industry

- Collaborate with other departments to ensure product quality, delivery timelines, and customer satisfaction

- Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts and pricing

- Develop and implement processes and procedures to streamline the supply chain and improve efficiency.

- Manage and develop a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in supply chain management

- Analyzing supply chain data and performance

- Maintaining inventory

- Supervising and training employees

- Create the company's supply chain strategy

- Analyze data from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues

- Evaluate and report on KPIs

- Monitor logistics to make sure they run smoothly

- Maintain supply chain inventory and records

- Train and guide employees

- Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes

- Resolve issues that come up (e.g. delays in delivery, accidents)

- Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth

- Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain (e.g. use of trucks, forklifts)

- Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards

- Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals