Supply Chain Director, China

2 weeks ago

Shanghai, Shanghai, China Valvoline Global Full time

Why Valvoline Global?

Valvoline Global is a leading provider of automotive and industrial solutions, creating innovative products and services for partners worldwide. Established in 1866, we introduced the world's first branded motor oil, solidifying our position as a pioneer in the industry. As an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we continue to invest strategically and expand globally, driving product innovation and sustainable business solutions.

Our Corporate Values

Our corporate values of care, integrity, passion, unity, and excellence shape everything we do. Living out these values is what makes our company, employees, partners, customers, and communities great.

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Director will lead manufacturing, procurement, planning, logistics, customer service, and quality for the China market. This role will provide guidance on day-to-day operational decisions and drive the strategy and long-range plan to scale the supply chain and team to support rapid business growth in the Asia market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Basic Functions (20%)
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to production manufacturing, procurement, planning, logistics, customer service, and quality for the China market.
  • Partner with the Business Leadership team to develop strategy and execution plan to deliver established financial targets.
  • Develop strategic plans supported by capital expenditure and operational expense budgets.
  • Lead efforts to reduce costs and improve cash flow and asset management throughout the supply chain using lean flow principles.
  • Provide a safe working environment by implementing and actively supporting local safety programs.
  • Ensure maximum compliance with internal and external policies and regulations.
  • Develop and drive supply chain talent management processes, including the development of a talent pipeline for the function.
  • Plant and 3rd Party Contract Manufacturing (20%)
  • Responsible for the organization, planning, compliance, coordination, and execution of manufacturing operations at our China plants and 3rd party plants.
  • Lead and coordinate the required internal resources to develop and execute the near and long-term strategy to maximize plant operation efficiency and proactively plan for changing conditions.
  • Responsible for a safe, quality consistent, cost-effective, and compliant product manufacturing to support business goals.
  • Procurement and Cost Improvement (15%)
  • Lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies.
  • Build strategic supplier relationships that deliver cost savings, supply reliability, and quality standards of direct and indirect procurement.
  • Support the procurement team with the development of category strategies, execution of RFP/RFQs, contract strategy, and negotiations.
  • Planning and Inventory Management (15%)
  • Provide guidance around demand, supply, inventory, and capacity planning decisions.
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes and tools to deliver improved customer service levels and optimal inventory levels.
  • Improve the S&OP and demand planning capability to maximize asset value.
  • Customer Satisfaction Improvement (15%)
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes and tools to deliver best-in-class customer service to Valvoline customers.
  • Proactively communicate and effectively work through service issues to support the sales team in developing strong customer relationships.
  • Responsible for developing and building strong third-party logistics partnerships and operational performance to meet growing business needs, while unlocking opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
  • Leadership and People Management (15%)
  • Create a culture that achieves employee engagement, efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, customer service, productive work relations, and sound communications.
  • Actively support leadership development programs through participation and ensuring participation of managers under the scope of responsibility.

Requirements

  • Education
  • Bachelor's degree as a minimum with a technical or supply chain orientation.
  • Experience
  • At least 10 years of relevant work experience in leading a supply chain and manufacturing function within an organization.
  • Business, planning exposure, and/or experience is an asset.
  • Knowledge
  • System knowledge in MS Office Tools, SAP, Salesforce.
  • ISO system for both Quality and Safety.
  • Skills
  • Managing plant and supply chain operations.
  • EHS skills.
  • Leadership and people management skills.
  • Communication skills.
  • Analytical skill.
  • Strategic thinking.
  • Change management.
  • Language
  • Verbal and written communication skills in Chinese and English.
  • Attributes and Behaviors
  • Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results (Action Oriented).
  • Team-oriented.
  • Good listener & good conflict management.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Integrity and honest.
  • Good decision quality.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valvoline Global provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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