Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Northrop Grumman guiding supply chain strategies to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborating with cross - functional teams on missions critical to national and global security.
About the role
- Inventory Manager APAC managing inventory and logistics across multiple warehouses in the region. Collaborating with 3PL providers to ensure efficient operations and effective stock control.
Responsibilities
- Oversee inventory levels across APAC warehouses to ensure optimal stock availability.
- Flexing stock-holding strategies based on market intelligence and demand forecasts.
- Modify and execute inventory control process in collaboration with global teams and 3PLs, incorporating cycle counts, reconciliations, and audit activities.
- Optimise freight consolidation and lead APAC freight operations, achieving target delivery lead times.
- Work closely with planning teams to align stock movement forecast with 3PL resource planning and execution.
- Actively monitor and review logistics operations, maintain compliance with budgetary parameters while adapting to dynamic business needs.
- Act as primary point of contact for 3PLs, building strong relationships and leading co-packing projects.
- Lead SOP maintenance and remediation process with 3PLs to meet agreed SLs and deadlines.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives for end-to-end warehouse operations with 3PL partners.
- Validate monthly 3PL billing against contractual agreements and coordinate accruals with Finance.
- Utilise technology and software tools to streamline inventory management and provide regional insights.
- Analyze data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement, collaborating with cross-functional and externa partners.
- Prepare and present regular inventory & logistics performance reports to senior management.
- Manage the Regional Inventory & Logistics team, fostering innovation and continual improvement in inventory management.
- Build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Work close with Senior Management to align inventory strategies with broader supply chain goals.
Requirements
- A strong educational background
- 7+ years of experience in a similar multi-site inventory management role
- Experience working with logistics providers and able to demonstrate experience in driving operational performance improvement.
- Able to demonstrate real examples of taking ownership of projects/improvements right through to the end result.
- Showing outstanding attention to detail, identifying, and addressing anomalies quickly
- Understanding and commercial awareness of the total supply chain including supply and demand planning.
- Experience with an ERP, WMS and POS system is a must, someone IT savvy who is able to bring experience of improved information sharing.
- Strong Team player, an entrepreneurial flair, real commerciality, and great relationship building abilities!
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