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About the role
- Hub Supply Chain Manager leading and optimizing supply chain operations across the Asia Pacific region for Hitachi Energy. Ensuring efficiency and resilience in supply chain performance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement regional supply chain strategies aligned with global objectives and local market demands.
- Oversee end-to-end supply chain processes, including demand planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution for the Asia Pacific HUB.
- Manage and optimize inventory levels across the region to minimize costs and ensure product availability.
- Lead supplier relationship management activities, negotiating contracts, and foster strong partnerships to secure favorable terms and reliable supply.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain processes, leveraging best practices, technology, and data analytics to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant international and local regulations, trade compliance, and company policies.
- Lead and develop a high-performing regional supply chain team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including sales, operations, finance, and engineering, to ensure seamless execution and alignment.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, economic, and natural disaster impacts.
- Manage logistics service providers (LSPs) and optimize transportation networks to achieve cost and service targets.
- Prepare and manage the regional supply chain budget, ensuring cost control and effective resource allocation.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with 5 years in a leadership role managing regional or multi-country operations, preferably within a multinational industrial or energy company.
- Proven track record of success in optimizing complex supply chains and delivering significant cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Strong understanding of international trade, customs regulations, and logistics in the Asia Pacific region.
- Expertise in demand forecasting, inventory management, strategic sourcing, and logistics optimization.
- Proficiency in supply chain management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, advanced planning systems).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a data-driven approach.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse cultures and organizational levels.
- Ability to travel frequently across the Asia Pacific region as required.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential. Proficiency in other Asian languages is a plus.
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored medical plan (inc. dental care).
- Central Provident Fund (CPF).
- Group Term Life insurance, Group Personal Accident insurance, Group Business Travel insurance.
- Hospitalization Insurance.
- Leave programs (Annual leave, medical leave, Hospitalization leave, Exam leave etc.).
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