Associate Manager, Logistics

Role Purpose:

Ensure the availability of materials necessary for production, minimizing inventory costs while meeting customer demands within Coats Bangladesh that uses systems (e.g. SAP / APO). This position is responsible for developing and implementing effective material planning strategies, optimizing inventory levels, and monitoring supply chain performance. Additionally, they collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast material requirements, negotiate with suppliers, and maintain accurate inventory records.

Principal Accountabilities and Key Activities :

• Develop and execute material planning strategies to ensure timely availability of materials for production.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast material requirements based on production schedules and customer demands.

• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to optimize inventory turnover and reduce holding costs.

• Identify potential material shortages or bottlenecks in the supply chain and take proactive measures to mitigate risks.

• Evaluate supplier performance and negotiate contracts and pricing terms to ensure cost-effective and reliable supply of materials.

• Work closely with procurement teams to source and qualify new suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality and delivery standards.

• Continuously monitor market trends, industry developments, and technological advancements to identify opportunities for process improvements.

• Analyze data and use demand planning tools to generate accurate material forecasts and maintain optimal inventory levels.

• Coordinate with production teams to schedule material deliveries and minimize production disruptions.

• Implement and maintain inventory control policies and procedures, including cycle counting and reconciliation processes.

• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to material planning, such as inventory accuracy, stock-outs. 

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

(Include skills and competencies required to perform the role competently)

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics or a related field from a reputed University.
• 7–10 years’ progressive experience in production, demand, or material planning within a manufacturing, textile, FMCG environment.
• Strong command of S&OP process design and execution, inventory optimization, and capacity planning..
• Comprehensive understanding of the concepts, principles, practices and tools used in supply chain e.g from suppliers to customers SAP, APO, PPDS, One Click, OFA, CRA, MDM
• Detail knowledge of products and materials and able to manage product complexity in supply chain planning.
• Ability to take both a strategic and tactical view of the business
• Knowledge about supply chain, including procurement, warehouse and distribution. 

Desirable:

• Masters or post graduate qualification in  Supply Chain i.e. APICS/CPIM etc.
• Experience of working in a multinational manufacturing organization is highly desirable.  
• Exposure to cross-functional operations, procurement, or distribution in a matrix organization will be an added advantage.