Supply Chain Risk Manager

Description: The Supply Chain Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact continuity, cost, quality, or delivery performance within the supply chain. This role drives proactive risk governance, develops mitigation strategies, leads cross-functional risk assessments, and partners with suppliers, procurement, operations, logistics, and quality teams to ensure a resilient and compliant supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Identification & Assessment:

- Conduct end-to-end supply chain risk assessments covering suppliers, logistics, materials, compliance, geopolitical factors, and market dynamics.

- Maintain a comprehensive risk register with clear classification (operational, financial, strategic, compliance, ESG, etc.).

- Evaluate supplier financial stability, capacity risks, regulatory exposure, and business continuity capabilities.

- Perform scenario planning, stress testing, and impact analysis.

Risk Mitigation & Continuity Planning:

- Develop and implement mitigation strategies such as dual-sourcing, safety stock optimization, alternate suppliers, and logistics contingencies.

- Lead creation and execution of Supplier Business Continuity Plans (BCP).

- Partner with procurement and category managers to embed risk controls in supplier selection and contracting.

Monitoring & Reporting:

- Build dashboards and KPIs for continuous monitoring of supply chain vulnerabilities and performance.

- Track risks using tools such as Supplier Risk Ratings, Heat Maps, and Early Warning Indicators.

- Report risk exposure, trends, and mitigation progress to leadership and key stakeholders.

Compliance & Governance:

- Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (ESG, cybersecurity, quality, export controls, etc.).

- Lead supply chain audits, supplier assessments, and risk governance reviews.

- Develop risk policies, procedures, and training materials for cross-functional teams.

Supplier & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with suppliers to improve risk maturity, resilience, and transparency.

- Partner with procurement, quality, logistics, manufacturing, finance, sustainability, and legal teams.

- Lead risk response during supply disruptions, shortages, or crisis situations.

Qualifications:

Education:

- Masters degree or professional certification preferred (e.g., CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Six Sigma, CIPS).

Experience:

- 5-10 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, supplier management, risk management, or operations.

- Proven experience conducting risk assessments and leading mitigation projects.

- Experience with global supply chains, manufacturing environments, or high-risk categories is a plus.

Skills:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Expertise in risk frameworks and tools (FMEA, SCRM frameworks, heat maps, BCP).

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.

- Proficiency with data analytics, ERP systems, Power BI/Tableau, and supplier risk tools.

- Ability to manage crises, make quick decisions, and drive cross-functional alignment.

Key Competencies:

- Strategic Thinking

- Risk Awareness & Vigilance

- Data-Driven Decision Making

- Collaboration & Influence

- Adaptability & Crisis Response

- Continuous Improvement Mindset