Key supply chain manager APAC

Planning

• Responsible to ensure strategic plant allocation in co-ordination with Global Tire Sourcing. (PLT only)
• Steer Structural Capacity Management and Production FC for the plants in the region according to BU targets.
• Responsible for rolling, optimal production planning according to sales targets, considering R&O and financial effects.
• Support decision process for production priorities and communicate priorities in case of shortages 
• Steering of Dual sourcing / Flex articles across APAC plants in order to balance production capacities across BU.
• Maintain SCM systems accordingly to have the correct plant - market sourcing splits each week for flex articles.

Operations

• Responsible to balance PSI according to targets, evaluate & steer all relevant SCM Parameters in co-operation with CDIM (optimum fill rate vs. cost targets).
• Responsible to ensure availability and delivery of customer orders according to requirements.
• Repeated mold order confirmation and checking between plants and GTS.
• Check market shortage risk to GTS due to SOP delay.
• Coordinating mold transfer between plants Operations.
• Responsible to implement KPIs to steer performance and development of the department to increase customer service levels & Support plants to improve KPI results.
• Responsible to ensure alert management of manufacturing issues and actively identify supply shortages
• Responsible to steer and mange phase in/phase out, including transfers. Example Gen 7 introduction
• Responsible to ensure all relevant regular reporting for the business steering.
• Introduction of new tools and processes (example TLB), development of new reporting platforms (example Power BI reports) Continuous Improvements.
• Responsible to establish continuous improvement activities in the Supply chain (processes, structures and Organization)
• Training of plant & market colleagues on new tools, processes and systems (when needed)
• Strategy Support SCO in updating 5 year Manufacturing Footprint for APAC plants (PLT) each quarter inline with the latest market updates including R&O and inputs from controlling. 
• Plan further flexibility needed between plants based on the 5 year overview considering factors like plant complexity, equipments, compounds and cost while protecting interests of the customers and OE together with GTS.
• Weekly update on running flexibility tasks, production loading to regional / central GTS teams.

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Economics or Engineering or Masters Degree / Specialization Supply Chain Management.
• 3-5 years minimum in Managerial function in Supply Chain or Production (e.g. Production Manager, Plant Operations Manager, Key Supply Chain Planner, Market Demand Manager).
• MS Office knowledge (expert in Excel).  SAP, PBI as advantage.
• Experience working in different intercultural environment.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

What We Offer

• Free lunch, uniform and company transportation
• Housing allowance
• Performance bonus
• Provident fund
• Flexible working program  
• Family health care program
• Group insurance (medical, dental)
• Inclusive and diverse culture
• Good health and wellness program (e.g., sport clubs, fitness)

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets. 

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.