-People management and Team leadership *Lead, mentor, and develop the whole VM/OM team across Asia. *Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and conduct evaluations that recognize achievements and identify areas for improvement. *Effectively manage team resources, including workload distribution and assignments, to optimize efficiency and ensure adequate support for all team members. *Support team members in their career aspirations and skillset development. *Make a concerted effort to rebuild trust among team members as needed. *Facilitate opportunities for team members to test new ideas efficiently through rapid prototyping, viewing innovation as a journey that may involve many turns. *Create opportunities for team members to strengthen their networks, value diverse opinions, and seek out a variety of perspectives.
-Order Management *Lead and supervise a team to utilize internal systems (SAP/PLM/IBT) to process and modify Purchase Orders efficiently and ensure the accuracy of PO/SO/Material costing. *Ensure timely transmission of Purchase Orders to the Infor Nexus system. *Monitor the status of invoicing and documentation submissions. *Resolve discrepancies in the POs among various platforms. *Ensure proper and efficient tracking of the whole process of material sourcing and development, primarily focusing on cotton traceability *Coordinate with vendors and internal logistics operations, production, sales, and finance teams to resolve cargo handover, shipment, and payment issues as needed.
-Vendor Management *Troubleshoot and monitor any issues related to the Infor Nexus system for vendors and factories. *Establish and maintain vendor and factory profiles across various platforms (Infor Nexus, SAP, OSCA , etc.). *Coordinate on-boarding training for new vendor and factory and maintain records. *Monitor end-to-end supply chain performance and collaborate with external/internal parties to ensure on-time delivery.
-Data Analysis and Reporting *Design regular reports to monitor team productivity. *Assist in collecting data from business units to prepare management reports. *Identify any opportunities for leveraging vendors and factories across Business Units *Evaluate the effectiveness of the Vendor Scorecard to ensure alignment with corporate strategies and the latest business environment.
Additional Requirements *Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. *Minimum of 10 years of experience in vendor management, order processing, or supply chain operations. *Proven experience in a supervisory is preferred. *Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel for data analysis is required. Knowledge of macros, Power BI, and VBA is considered an asset. *Experience or expertise in SAP/PLM is essential. *Demonstrated leadership skills to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team *Proven track record of driving team results and achieving goals *Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to details. *Adaptable and flexible attitude, allowing for problem-solving from different angles. *Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. *Willingness to travel to different office locations within the region as required.