Position Summary

The Regional Supply Chain Excellence Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing the Turf & Irrigation Regional Supply Chain function across multiple countries. The role oversees inventory planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing, supply chain governance, and continuous improvement activities while driving strategic transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve working capital performance, and strengthen supply chain capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation

Develop and execute the Regional Supply Chain Transformation roadmap aligned with business objectives.
Continuously Identify and implement strategic initiatives that improve operational efficiency, inventory performance, customer service, and profitability.

2. Inventory Planning & Working Capital Optimization

Develop inventory strategies that balance service levels and operational requirements.
Collaborate with Regional Business Managers and Country Managers to optimize stock holdings and improve inventory turnover.
Monitor inventory movements and implement actions to reduce aged stock, stock provisions and inventory rationalization initiatives across the region.
Lead initiatives focused on improving working capital efficiency.

3. Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Lead regional procurement and sourcing activities to achieve cost savings, quality, service objectives and supplier consolidation.
Manage supplier sourcing, tendering, evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
Foster collaboration across countries to maximise regional purchasing leverage.

4. Logistics & Warehouse Excellence

Oversee regional logistics and warehousing operations to ensure cost-effective and reliable service delivery.
Implement logistics transformation initiatives aimed at improving transportation efficiency and reducing landed cost.

5. Digital Supply Chain & Systems Enablement

Drive digital transformation within the supply chain function that improve productivity and visibility.
Promote and maximize SAP utilization, identify opportunities to improve process automation and reporting.

6. Performance Analytics & Business Insights

Develop and maintain supply chain performance dashboards and reporting frameworks.

7. Governance, Risk & Compliance

Establish robust supply chain governance and control frameworks.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.

8. Leadership & Capability Development

Build transformation capabilities within the organization through training, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
Drive employee engagement and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

9. Key Strategic Priorities (Next 24 Months)

Optimise inventory holdings and stock provisions while maintaining required service levels.
Increase automation, leverage digital tools to improve productivity and analytics reporting.
Build a capable, collaborative, and high-performing regional supply chain team.

Experience & Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

APICS CPIM / CSCP
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
PMP or Project Management Certification
SAP Certification

Experience

Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Warehouse Management, or Operations.
Proven experience leading supply chain transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience managing regional or multi-country operations.
Strong knowledge of SAP and supply chain technologies.
Familiarity with hazardous substances management and regulatory requirements is advantageous.