A leading telecom company is seeking an experienced Head of Supply Chain to lead and optimize the end-to-end supply chain strategy, ensuring the efficient availability and delivery of products, equipment, and services while driving cost efficiency, operational excellence, and business continuity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the overall supply chain strategy in alignment with the company’s business objectives.
- Lead end-to-end supply chain operations, including demand planning, procurement, sourcing, logistics, warehousing, and inventory management.
- Ensure the timely availability and distribution of telecom equipment, devices, spare parts, and other critical materials.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and strategic partners.
- Lead supplier selection, negotiation, performance management, and contract management.
- Optimize inventory levels while ensuring product availability and minimizing working capital.
- Establish effective demand forecasting and supply planning processes.
- Oversee warehousing, transportation, and distribution operations and ensure high service levels.
- Identify opportunities to reduce supply chain costs and improve operational efficiency.
- Develop and monitor supply chain KPIs, ensuring continuous performance improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and relevant supply chain standards.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure business continuity.
- Lead and develop the supply chain team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Commercial, Technology, Operations, and other key stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience in supply chain management, with significant experience in a senior leadership role.
- Experience in telecommunications, technology, FMCG, electronics, or another large-scale industry is preferred.
- Strong experience across procurement, planning, logistics, warehousing, and inventory management.
- Proven track record in supplier management, strategic sourcing, and cost optimization.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing large teams and complex supply chain operations.
- Strong knowledge of ERP and supply chain management systems.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
