SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
International Committee of the Red Cross
Total years of experience :9 years, 1 Months
Led demand planning activities, analyzing market trends and customer demands to optimize strategic development. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop accurate demand forecasts, ensuring alignment with production schedules. Direct and manage demand, inventory management, and end-to end procurement, including category management, sourcing, and negotiating contracts to secure quality products at competitive prices. Enforced inventory management strategies to minimize holding costs while ensuring product availability. Carried out regular performance evaluations of suppliers, and resolving any supply chain disruption. Enhance procurement efficiency by identifying optimization opportunities and leading cross-functional change initiatives with partners in Finance, Legal, and Internal Audit. Utilize data analysis tools to assess supplier performance, identify trends, and make informed recommendations for process improvement and increase competition between vendors.
Develop strategies to manage and mitigate demand volatility, considering factors such as seasonality, and external market influences. Implemented robust demand forecasting models to enhance accuracy in predicting market needs and facilitate proactive inventory management. Plan and manage inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and stockouts. Collaborate with suppliers and logistics teams to optimize inventory replenishment processes. Developed and maintained key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and enhance overall supply chain efficiency. Played a pivotal role in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for process reengineering optimization within the supply chain.
Implemented efficient supply chain strategies to optimize inventory levels, minimize lead times, and enhance overall project efficiency. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand project specifications and requirements, providing procurement insights for effective decision-making. Conducted supplier evaluations, assessing performance, quality, and reliability to ensure compliance with company standards. Implemented cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, vendor consolidation, and negotiation strategies. Conducted market research to stay informed about industry trends, pricing, and emerging technologies impacting procurement and supply chain management. Grant approval for the annual procurement strategy and ensure that the internal requirements are correctly included. Review, support, and update supplier pre-qualification standards.
Coordinated procurement activities, sourcing materials from reliable suppliers and negotiating favorable terms. Developed and implemented efficient inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and minimize holding costs. Effectively oversee material requirements planning (MRP) for all resources, aligning it with production schedules, and mitigating waste attributed to shelf life. Additionally, generate Purchase Requests through meticulous MRP analysis. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, plan production schedules, and streamline logistics. Conducted regular supplier evaluations, assessing performance, quality, and adherence to delivery timelines. Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs. Supervise transportation operations, choosing and overseeing third-party logistics partners and carriers for cost-effective and punctual deliveries. Track and improve distribution routes to cut lead times and transportation expenses.
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