Senior Manager - Supply & Logistics

Job Description

Position: Senior Manager – Supply & Logistics

Position Reports to: General Manager

Department: Supply

Location: Surat Thani, Thailand

Summary of Position:

Senior Manager – Supply and Logistics is responsible for overseeing and managing company's overall supply chain and logistics strategy and operations to maximize the process efficiency and productivity, working with both internal (plant and regional) and external customers (suppliers/vendors).

This includes accountability for the warehouse layout, warehouse flow, shipping planning-execution-efficiency, production planning and scheduling, purchasing, material handling, and inventory management; while optimizing the level of resources needed (inventory, capacity, and costs).

Fully understands the role/impact of the plant within the global Supply Chain and attached to a constant integration of customer focus both internally and externally.

Responsibilities & Specific Accountabilities

• Interact closely with regional S&OP, sales, operations, customers, plant, and functional leaders to ensure on-time delivery and demands/requirements within the manufacturing's capacities and capabilities.
• Manage the team in charge of internal flows management (including production planning & scheduling, warehouse management, purchasing, material handling & shipping.)
• Guarantee the efficiency of the Supply Chain processes for the site (standards procedures implementation & improvement).
• Directs the activities of the supply chain group and functional areas to improve tools and processes and optimize performance in achieving operational goals and objectives.
• Drives lean activities through the organization by partnering with related groups to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Effectively manages and directs the planning, purchasing, and distribution areas, with corporate guidance, to proactively recognize and resolve issues that impact production output and manage working capital and coordinates with manufacturing and marketing services to ensure achievement of established schedules and on time shipment of orders to customers.
• Directs sourcing initiatives, with corporate guidance, to drive improvements in overall costs and delivery performance from vendors.
• Plan and organize the activities about materials management/control to best utilize personnel to achieve short- and long-range objectives.
• Control various load factors to ensure maximum usage of capacity considering, labor, tools, and equipment. Enforce the ordering rules with the regions and communicate any issues with delivery of orders to the regions.
• Analyze, evaluate, and develop additional and/ or alternate sources of supply for important materials, maintain a list of acceptable vendors and makes recommendations to reduce costs.
• Direct the overall functions of import/export traffic to ensure compliance with all government requirements by remaining abreast of all regulatory changes and developments concerning import/export traffic and documentation.
• Maintain compliance with all internal and external EHS rules, regulations, and other Risk Management requirements.

Key Position Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (supply chain management, procurement, engineering, operations, finance, and business administration). Advanced Degree preferred.
• In case of education degree/field does not match with above requirement, relevant proven experience within LifeStyles or related manufacturing such as rubber or medical device products could be considered.

Job Experience

• At least 5 years in Supply Chain Management experience in a process manufacturing environment with at least 6-8 years being in a lead and/or supervisory position as well as experience on international business coordination.
• Must have demonstrated ability to be a transformational leader, specifically the ability to lead and promote change.

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive knowledge of coordinating all the entities involved in a supply chain.
• Knowledge of managing returns and rejections professionally & promptly with suppliers.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English, maturity to deal with matters of confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Ability to negotiate with supplier relative to product costing and inventory management while developing and maintaining positive supplier relationships.
• Strong computer and analytical skills

Desirable Job Competencies

• Passion for winning.
• Manage under pressures of deadlines and targets.
• Visioning
• Driving for Results
• Influencing and Persuading
• Decisive Judgment
• Customer Focus
• Team Leadership

Additional Requirements (Travel etc.)

• No restriction on travelling / Mobile without restrictions

• Has your employer introduced AI into the business Y/N
• If so, what AI tools are you using
• How long have you been introduced to those tools (mentioned in question #2)
• How have you integrated AI into your role/daily responsibilities
• How have these tools increased your productivity
• How have you used AI tools in your role/daily responsibilities to solve business problems at previous employer

About the Company

LifeStyles has a history dating back to 1905 when Eric Ansell first started making condoms in Richmond Australia.

Today LifeStyles is a Global leader in the sexual wellness sector, comprising a broad range of condoms, personal lubricants, and other related products and other products in over 60 countries.

The LifeStyles family of brands includes the #1 global non-latex condom brand, SKYN®, Owning a large portfolio of trademarks, LifeStyles manufactures and commercialises its products, under its local heroes such as Mates®, LifeStyles®, Manix®, Unimil®, and Blowtex® and Control. The brands values are centered around sex positivity, pleasure, confidence and inclusivity.

Outside of branded products, the Company also supports universities, NGOs, and other organizations as part of a broader effort to promote sexual health and prevent the spread of STDs and STIs. LifeStyles owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Thailand, India and Spain, and it employs over 1,600 teammates globally.

LifeStyles Healthcare was created on September 1, 2017, when the consortium of Humanwell Healthcare & CITIC Capital private equity purchased the Sexual Wellness division from Ansell.

As of December 1, 2022, Lifestyles is owned by Linden Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the healthcare industry.

This is an exciting time to join us. We combine century-long history with the opportunity of a new beginning as a stand-alone company - this means a new way of thinking, the opportunity to explore new horizons and the chance to make a mark in an exciting, fresh business.

LifeStyles Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are empowered professionals, and we are committed to creating a team of the world's best of the best. Our business foundation is strong, among our values are Integrity and Respect, our people are highly engaged. We have a focus on safety and teamwork - and we want you to join us! If you're looking for a daring opportunity to build brands in this booming & thrilling category, then let's talk.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Discover more about us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifestyles-healthcare/.

Curious to know what does every day look like at LifeStyles

Find out by looking at employee testimonials: https://lifestylesglobal.com/careers

Due to the high number of applications, we would like to inform you that only selected candidates will be contacted.