Supply Chain Director
Molnlycke Health Care
Supply Chain Director
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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
Information at a Glance
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Req ID: 7762
Posting Start Date: 07/01/2025
Working Location: Field Based
Category: Manufacturing
Function: Gloves
Job Posting Location: Malaysia Kulim Hi-Tech Factory S
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