Senior Manager - Supply Chain Operations

Senior Manager - Supply Chain Operations

Description:

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Lead the India office, coordinating internal and external stakeholders.

- Represent client's Supply Chain function to interact with local India clients.

- Provide regular updates to the Hong Kong-based leadership team, sharing onsite insights regarding the India market and factories' status.

- Onboard and lead a team of 2 project executives, coaching them in project management and problem-solving to meet business goals.

- Lead initiatives for continuous improvement within the supply chain function.

- Manage end-to-end project timelines from model start to promotion launch; partner with cross-functional teams to ensure all key milestones adhere to the project timeline and work on contingency plans to mitigate potential delays.

- Calculate daily rates for tooling commitments.

- Gather order quantities from the regional office and release them to factories.

- Align capacity and production schedules with vendors; monitor production status and shipment schedules. Regular onsite visits to local factories are required.

- Manage sample requests.

- Coordinate market-specific toy packaging development and approval processes.

- Perform any ad hoc project or administrative tasks.

Skills And Experience Required:

- Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.

- 10+ years of Merchandising, Supply Chain, or Sourcing experience, with exposure to the toy industry.

- Previous experience in MNC operations and supply chains is a definite plus.

- Preferably 8+ years of people management experience.

- Capable of developing practical solutions independently, with experience in leading project teams across geographic and functional reporting lines.

- Proven record of driving business results and operational performance.

- Detail-minded, well-organised, with good analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Strong business ethics and high level of integrity.

- Ability to navigate ambiguity.

- High degree of initiative and self-motivation.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.

- Good command of both written and spoken English.

- Ability/willingness to work overtime and travel when necessary.