Assistant Manager, CE SCM (Myanmar Branch)

About the role

Samsung is hiring an Assistant Manager, CE SCM for its Myanmar branch. The role plans and manages supply chain master data, planning parameters and standard information to optimise the supply chain and maximise business efficiency, and operates a competitive production hub across manufacturing, logistics and sales subsidiaries.

Key responsibilities

• Manage SCM master data, planning parameters and standard information to optimise the supply chain.
• Optimise the global supply chain across manufacturing, logistics and sales subsidiaries to improve operational efficiency and profitability (P&L).
• Identify critical demand and supply issues and take timely corrective action through the SCM system.
• Develop, analyse and continuously improve demand forecasts by evaluating historical sales, market trends, promotions, seasonality and forecast accuracy.
• Monitor market demand and recommend forecast and inventory adjustments.
• Manage inventory targets, including safety stock levels and SKU portfolio, to balance availability with excess and aging inventory.
• Lead cross-functional demand and inventory planning meetings covering sales forecasts, inventory plans, new products, product transitions and promotions.
• Prepare, analyse and communicate supply chain performance reports and KPIs to management.
• Manage factory operations, production planning, material availability and system master data.
• Maintain and improve SCM processes, documentation and SOPs, and resolve complex supply chain issues.
• Communicate with the Global SCM team (HQ, factory hub, regional HQ and Thailand).

Required profile

• Master's degree preferred in Industrial Engineering, Statistics or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in supply chain management, demand planning or related fields.
• Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and planning.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail with extreme accuracy.
• Good command of English and Korean, spoken and written, with computer literacy.
• Able to lead cross-functionally, collaborate on inventory positions, handle end-of-life inventory, multitask and work under high pressure.

Required skills

• Experience using SAP (preferred) or other ERP statistical software packages.
• Knowledge of demand planning in the consumer goods industry and demand management/forecasting tools.
• Knowledge of turn rates, inventory performance metrics, turns and margin contributions.
• Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities.