Assistant Manager Supply Chain

About the role

The Assistant Supply Chain Manager oversees demand and supply planning, warehousing, inventory and logistics operations (inbound and outbound) to support the company's business objectives and group-level strategy. The role ensures goods move efficiently and on time and requires strong cross-functional collaboration; it reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Leadership and organization: implement efficient processes, monitor performance, align priorities with the supervisor and matrix managers, complete projects on time and within budget, prepare annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets, evaluate team performance and model the company's core values.
• Warehousing and inventory: develop and run warehousing plans for in-house and third-party warehouses, maintain accurate inventories, lead monthly stock-taking with Finance, oversee seed registration with Product Development, Sales and Finance, and manage slow-moving and obsolete inventory with Finance and Sales.
• Logistics: oversee end-to-end logistics for seeds, non-seed materials and finished goods, including international and domestic transport, optimize routes, and manage imports while tracking import-export regulation changes.
• Demand and supply planning: lead demand planning with Sales and the Group Supply Chain team, meet in-country KPIs such as forecast accuracy and BIAS, and facilitate monthly S&OP meetings.
• Project leadership: recommend and implement supply chain improvements and lead group-initiated projects such as ERP systems.