Upstream Supply Chain Planning Expert

Job Overview

An Upstream Supply Chain Planning Expert plays a critical role in defining and implementing the Suppliers to Factory supply chain work processes and thus enhancing factory planning processes. Overall, this role is instrumental in defining benchmark processes / KPI’s and implementation of the same, ultimately contributing to the organization’s profitability and customer satisfaction. The end goal is to ensure that an optimized upstream supply chain toolkit is designed and implemented.

Job Requirements

• Defining benchmark level work processes and KPI’s of an optimized upstream supply chain. This will cover key areas like organization structure & skill matrix, product flow & planning optimization, and performance management
• Working closely with the business unit's various departments, including supply chain, procurement, operations, and logistics, to align planning strategies with overall business objectives
• Going basis, preparing detailed reports and presentations to communicate operational excellence findings and recommendations to stakeholders to drive required corrective action plans
• Co-develop JIT or consignment or pull-based replenishment models, where applicable. Drive TEOA efforts with suppliers in collaboration with TE teams to identify and execute structural improvements
  Support the risk resilience program for Upstream and develop mitigation plans with required governance
• Leveraging advanced software tools and technologies for project management and maintaining up-to-date knowledge on trends in technologies
• Work with the Analytics team to drive digitization plans like Control Tower, enabling data-driven insights and alerts

What your background should look like

• At least 8 years of experience in a global or regional Procurement and/or Supply Chain role with expertise in Industrial electronics/manufacturing (preferred)
• Broad commodity knowledge of semiconductors, PCB, PCBA, and electronic components (preferred)
• Previous experience working on initiatives linked to upstream supply chain agility, responsiveness, efficiency, and inventory
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels of the organisation in both commercial and technical roles
• Ability to influence others
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to derive actionable insights
• Strong project management skills and ability to multitask
• Ability to demonstrate a strong customer focus and continuous improvement attitude\
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; other languages are a plus
• Timezone flexibility and ability to travel internationally

Competencies