Purpose of Position

• Define and execute the strategic direction of the Supply Chain function in line with the Gloves Operations strategy to ensure sustainable and profitable growth

• Ensure sustained deliveries to customers around the world on time and in full

• Develop agile planning strategies to ensure smooth and cost efficient production

• Optimize inventories for Raw Material, Packaging material, Work in Progress, and finished goods

• Coach, support and inspire a high performing team to contribute to the Gloves Business Area financial and strategic goals

• Identify and implement mitigation plan for risks in the area of responsibility

• Assume end to end responsibility for overall Supply Chain function and collaborate closely with other functions locally and globally to ensure synergies and optimum support.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for supply chain function including production and material planning, logistics, and warehousing.

• Implement safety stock strategy to optimize inventory levels for Packing material, WIP, Finished goods

• Work closely with Supply and Demand planning team to ensure market demand is met timely and in full

• Develop mid and long term planning (RCCP) and assess capacity investment requirements

• Monitor planning and scheduling adherence in packing and dipping plants

• Manage inbound shipment, intra-site shipment and outbound preparation ensure no demurrage and smooth custom clearance and documentation

• Ensure inventory accuracy in warehousing

• Support Gloves operations digital transition and be a leader for its area of responsibilities (Planning, warehousing).

• Lead reduction of overall supply chain risk through team development of supply chain contingencies and proactive resolutions for demand/supply imbalances and disruption.

• Stay up-to-date on industry developments and best practices within Supply Chain. Implementing new technologies and automation to improve efficiency in the supply chain process.

• Develop annual budgets, including capital expenditures, controllables and resource requirements.

• Hire, train and develop team, ensuring that each employee has a clear understanding of their role and responsibilities.

• Build a culture of excellence and be a champion of Molnlycke’s Values.

• Ensure all staff are continuously trained and that all functions are in accordance to the Medical Devices - QMS (ISO 13485), FDA QSR (21 CFR Part 820), MHLW Ministerial Ordinance No. 169, EMS (ISO 14001) and OH&S Management System (ISO 45001) and all documentations related to the same are maintained up to date.

Key Decisions

KEY DECISIONS INCLUDING RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITY

• Performance management / appraisal of team under its responsibility

• Define budget and capex within authority level

• Set inventory levels in line with Gloves Operations financial target

• Full responsibility of customs clearance an all customs related documentation and permit

• Define production planning in collaboration with production planning team

• Define appropriate KPI for all functions under responsibility

• Define and maintain master data in appropriate system

Capabilities; Qualifications and Experience

Capabilities:

• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize, plan and execute.

• Ability to establish goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.

• Ability to lead multi-functional teams on large-scale projects and to work collaboratively and building strategic relations with coworkers, vendors and/or customers.

• Experience implementing major organizational change, including significant supply chain redesign and other operational efficiency improvements.

• Leadership capabilities, management through motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job based on skills and potential.

• Very good communication skills and ability to work in teams

Qualifications And Experiences.

• Require knowledge on the following subjects:

  • End to end Supply Chain Management

  • Hands on experience in Planning management

  • Warehouse and logistics management (inc. customs and LMW preferred)

  • IT Tools: ERP (SAP preferred), Supply Chain planning (Kinaxis), WMS

• Degree or Masters holder in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or equivalent.

• APICS Certification an advantage

• Minimum 15 years experience in Supply Chain in a Manufacturing setup and minimum 10 years in a leadership position.

Any other information

• Responsibility for 3 locations in Malaysia

• Lead a transformation of the Supply Chain department and prepare for SAP Hanna S4 and Kinaxis implementation in 2024

• Main KPIS: Inventory levels, planning Adherence, OTIF, Controllable costs, people engagement