Supply Chain/Operations Director

Intelligent Manufacturing | Supply Chain | Guangzhou

Intelligent Manufacturing | Supply Chain | Guangzhou

About KPMG Executive Search and Recruitment

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG Executive Search and Recruitment is a business unit of KPMG China and is one of the few recruitment consultancy firms in Hong Kong that is part of a large professional organisation. We work alongside a group of professionals and advisors who provide us with a high level of insights and awareness about a wide range of businesses and professions. We support the clients and aim to provide a pleasant working experience for the clients and candidates.

The Client

Our client is a globally renowned international health and beauty retailer, operating over 16300 stores in 28 countries or regions worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic plans to optimize the company's end-to-end supply chain/operations functions and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Lead and manage a team of >200 staff across multiple functions, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to drive high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Lead and oversee procurement and sourcing activities, working closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials at competitive prices.
  • Develop and implement manufacturing and logistics strategies to ensure the company products support the senior management’s strategic initiatives in respect of manufacturing/logistics costs and operational excellence with best practices and process improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective project management, from product development to launch, while adhering to timelines and budgetary constraints.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and regulators to facilitate smooth operations and compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

Requirements

  • Degree holder in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or other related discipline.
  • Minimum 20 years of supply chain and operations management working experience, in which at least 12 years at managerial level.
  • Extensive experience in food and beverage manufacturing industry and familiar with FMCG industry operations.
  • Proven experience in driving operational excellence and implementing process improvements.
  • Strategic thinking and strong commercial acumen.
  • Strong leadership skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and able to work independently & multi-task.
  • Energetic, well-organized, detail-minded, strong sense of responsibility.
  • Good command of written and spoken English, Chinese and Mandarin.
  • PC knowledge in MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint and Chinese Processing.

Applications

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