Deconstruct - Vice President - Operations (8-12 yrs)

VP Operations

Job Overview: The VP Operations will oversee and manage the demand, supply, and planning functions to ensure optimal product availability and efficient supply chain operations. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics in a product-based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Demand Planning:

- Develop and implement new forecasting methodologies.

- Analyse historical data, market trends, and customer insights to forecast future demand.

- Collaborate with marketplace and product teams to align demand forecasts with business strategies.

- Monitor demand patterns and adjust forecasts as needed to meet changing market conditions.

2. Supply Chain & vendor management:

- Oversee the end-to-end supply chain process, from procurement to distribution.

- Establish and drive relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.

- Optimize inventory levels to balance supply with demand while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.

- Identify and resolve supply chain issues, including disruptions or delays.

3. Planning and Optimization:

- Develop and execute strategic plans for inventory management, production scheduling, and resource allocation.

- Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

- Utilize data analysis and reporting tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.

- Drive initiatives to reduce costs and improve service levels.

4. Stakeholder Management:

- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to align operations with business objectives.

- Prepare and present regular reports on demand, supply, and planning metrics to senior management.

- Address and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise within the supply chain.

5. Team Leadership:

- Lead, mentor, and develop the team by providing guidance and support.

- Foster a collaborative high-performance work environment.

- Ensure team members have the necessary resources and training to perform their roles effectively.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field (master's degree preferred).

- 8-12 years of experience in operations management, with a focus on demand planning, supply chain management, and strategic planning.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis and forecasting tools.

- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.

- Proven track record of optimizing supply chain processes and driving operational improvements.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

- Experience with ERP systems and supply chain management software.