Job Description:

You will be responsible to drive / support the supply chain agenda related to the Industrial business growth plan in China. You will be accountable to lead initiatives linked to successful delivery of Must-Win-Battle of cost competitiveness and grease. For that you will be working with cross functional stakeholders like Sales, Marketing, IPM, Technology, Performance and Supply Chain in the responsible core market.

This role is a blend of both business acumen - that requires the role holder to assess current cost structure, study current formulations, customer agreements and SLAs for industrial business to identify opportunities to optimize cost and add value to the business - and project management in scoping, planning, and leading the execution in the responsible core market.

You will use, organize, and assess business and supply chain data to make inferences and guide business decisions. You will be providing necessary supply chain insights through analytics, trends, and projections for the industrial business in China.

The key levers for driving cost competitiveness for Industrial business will be through a) Product portfolio reviews b) sourcing and network reviews, decisions and implementation, c) NPI / tendering / competitive COGS deliveries, d) localization. This role will also help in delivering cost competitiveness through thorough business understanding and analytical skills.

Experience and qualifications :

10 years of supply chain experience with business understanding

Graduation in science or engineering.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong project management skills.

Knowledge of the Lubricants Industry and its value chain.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Travel Requirement
Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is not available for remote working

Skills:
Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Commercial Acumen, Digital Fluency, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Project Management, Risk Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply chain management, Sustainability awareness and action, Value creation and management

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