Head of Supply Chain - Electric at BURN

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Supply Chain Management

• Develop and Implement Strategy: Create and execute a comprehensive end-to-end Electric supply chain strategy that aligns with the BU’s objectives and operation, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness.
• Monitor and Optimize Processes: Oversee the supply chain process from production to last-mile delivery, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.

Demand Planning and Forecasting

• Develop and manage demand forecasting processes in collaboration with commercial teams and planning
• Balance supply with demand to minimize stockouts, overstock, and obsolescence.
• Stock Optimization: oversee and align levels across all points, ensuring optimal inventory while adhering to safety stock requirements.
• Replenishment Planning: Coordinate replenishment activities, ensuring timely and efficient stock movement between locations
• Traceability: Implement processes to track inventory across stock points, ensuring accuracy and accountability.

Logistics and Distribution

• Oversee inbound logistics to WH and stock points to ensure timely delivery
• Manage outbound logistics, warehousing, distribution centre and transportation to ensure products are delivered on time to customers or stock points.
• Optimize last-mile delivery operations for cost-efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including demand fluctuations and logistics challenges.
• Develop contingency plans for potential disruptions along the supply Chain

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Be the key contact point between BU and Supply Chain
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, procurement, logistics and operations, to align supply chain strategies with business goals.
• Build strong relationships with external partners, including logistics providers, and last-mile operators.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supply chain performance (e.g., OTIF, inventory turnover, cost-to-serve).
• Provide regular reports and insights to the BU leader, highlighting opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains.

Skills and Experience:

• End-to-End Supply Chain Expertise:
• Proven experience in production, inventory management, logistics, demand planning, and last-mile delivery.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret data and leverage analytics tools for demand forecasting and performance monitoring.
• Leadership: Strong skills in leading cross-functional teams and managing diverse stakeholders.
• ERP Proficiency: Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NAV, SAP) and supply chain planning tools.
• Problem-solving: Proactive approach to identifying and addressing supply chain issues.
• Customer Focus: Commitment to meeting customer expectations through efficient and reliable supply chain operations.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in supply chain roles, with at least 5 years in leadership capacity overseeing end-to-end processes.
• Certifications: APICS CSCP, CPIM, or similar supply chain certifications are a plus.
• Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply