Upstream Flow Supply Chain Leader

Job Overview

TE Connectivitys Supply Chain Managers are responsible for the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials. They ensure the availability of materials in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at the established levels. They coordinate and integrate the flow of materials and information among suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and customers, identifying opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness and capabilities of the supply chain. Resources are focused on continuous improvement of the movement of materials through production processes, and the establishment of key performance metrics and benchmarks to monitor actual performance against goals.

Responsibilities

Lead Suppliers Audit of Supply Chain domain, support suppliers in diagnosing issues, analyzing data/process/system, drive action plans on continuous improvement. Governance actions progress with suppliers, make sure all open actions to be implemented and closed on time. Lead and document Supplier audit reports, create guidance book and strategy plans for long run.

Collaborating with procurement, suppliers, and vendors to align their processes with the transformation goals. Establishing strong partnerships to drive mutual success.

Strategy Development: Developing a clear and comprehensive Upstream Planning Blueprint for global network of BU Outside Group Vendor. Involves identifying opportunities for improvement, setting objectives (long term and short term), and outlining the roadmap to achieve the desired changes.

Vendor Delivery Performance Management:

Monitor, Track and Orchestrate the Vendor Operations Performance with Organization on regular basis against established KPI (MOQ, Lead Times, Shipment Reliability, Forecast Reliability).

Analyze historical performance data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improvement. Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions regarding vendor relationships and drive supplier accountability.

Lead Regular cross-functional reviews to share insights on Trends, Deviations, Root Cause Analysis and Action Plan Progress. Address Issues and drive Decision Making with stake holders to mitigate risks.

Digitalize to help in animation. Heatmaps to drive focus and prioritization.

Qualify and Guarantee Vendor Master Data Health

Evaluating existing upstream supply chain processes, identifying areas for optimization and efficiency improvement. Implementing best practices and ensuring that processes are standardized and streamlined across factories.

Establish supply network operational excellence (SNOE) reviews with Key Vendor at regular frequency, with clear agenda and agreed action plan to improve performance.

Required Skills

A bachelors degree in supply chain management, business administration, industrial engineering, or a related field

Minimum of 5-10 years experience in a multinational and complex global environment. Progressively more responsibility and experience in Procurement and Factory Supply Chain Management leadership roles.

High proficiency in Vendor Management, Procurement and Material Management.

Must be a recognized leader for continuous improvement.

Abilities to drive and oversees multiple Projects End-to-End, with track record of achieving results and abilities to drive effective change management.

Competent with supply chain management software (SAP Must, IBP is a plus) and analytics tools.

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead and inspire diverse teams across different locations.

Understand business drivers and able to balance between short- and long-term objectives.

Excellent English communication skills to articulate and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Competencies