Supply chain associate manager

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There’s a whole world of opportunities in front of you.

Our Purpose

We are Ardent World Inc., an FMCG, in the business of personal care and retail vanity products. AWI is the product of a passionate desire to bring quality, affordable skin care solutions to everyone. We combine passion with science and in-depth analytics to bring products to market that people can feel and see the difference.

A World of Opportunities

AWI Professionals in our talent community share the same passion for excellence and thrives well with these qualities:

• Goal driven mindset;
• Firm understanding of business and economics to develop strategies and grow the business;
• Strong creative and problem-solving skills;
• Strong management and leadership skills: able to get the best of people and inspire them to follow
• Excellent communication skills: can interact with different organizational levels;
• Learning attitude: to keep up with the digital transformation of the organization.

• Play a key role in ensuring that AWI’s supply chain operations are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives.
• Champion optimizing product flow from procurement to distribution, ensuring products are available where and when they’re needed.
• Lead in the improvement of cost effectiveness;
• Develop and utilize your expertise as we gear towards digital transformation;
• Maximize career growth opportunities within the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Oversee the end-to-end supply chain process, including procurement, demand planning, inventory management, and logistics.
2. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, Brand, Trade, Operations, Finance) to align supply plans with business goals.
3. Monitor supplier performance and develop strategies to improve cost, quality, and lead times.
4. Implement and track key performance metrics to enhance operational efficiency.
5. Lead process improvements and digital transformation initiatives in the supply chain function.
6. Supervise and develop a high-performing supply chain team.

Professional Experience and Required Qualifications:

1. Graduate of Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
2. With at least 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or inventory management, preferably in an FMCG setup.
3. Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or assistant manager role.
4. Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes; including demand planning, purchasing, inventory control, and distribution.
5. Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems; data-driven and highly analytical.
6. Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.