Assistant Supply Chain Manager

Reporting To: Senior Supply Chain Manager, Asia

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Manager, Supply Chain - Asia to support regional supply chain operations across Asia markets, including India and Australasia. The role is responsible for end-to-end supply chain planning, order management, and coordination of product deliveries to distributors and dealers. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross functional teams including sales & marketing, regulatory, finance, supply chain counterparts, and external partners to ensure product availability, timely delivery, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Planning

. Support demand and supply planning activities for Asia markets to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability.

. Coordinate with regional hubs, third-party manufacturers, and distributors on supply plans and replenishment schedules.

. Monitor inventory health, stock movements, and forecast accuracy to minimize stock-outs and excess inventory.

. Participate in monthly alignment meeting with Global supply chain team

. Facilitate monthly S&OP meeting with country managers and marketing team

. Analyze supply chain performance and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and service levels.

Order management

. Manage end-to-end order processing activities from order receipt to fulfilment and invoicing.

. Ensure timely and accurate order entry, confirmation, and execution in ERP systems.

. Liaise with country managers and dealers regarding order status, lead times, and shipment updates.

. Resolve order-related issues including allocation, backorders, shipping delays, and documentation discrepancies.

. Maintain strong service levels while balancing operational constraints and business priorities.

Logistics & Distribution management

. Coordinate with logistics providers, regional DC, dealers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely product deliveries.

. Monitor shipment schedules and proactively manage delivery risks or delays.

. Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, shipping documentation, and regional trade requirements.

. Oversee inventory control processes including cycle counts, stock reconciliation, inventory accuracy, and aging management.

. Coordinate product redressing and relabeling activities with distributors and third-party service providers in accordance with regulatory and quality requirements.

. Ensure timely execution of redressing activities to support market-specific compliance and customer requirements

. Support issue resolution related to redressing timelines, product availability, and distributor operations.

. Ensure RDC operations comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.

. Facilitate monthly review meeting with regional DC, 3PL and/or service providers to address operational issues, track and report key logistics performance metrics.

Stakeholder Management & Continuous Improvement

. Collaborate with regional and global teams to support supply chain initiatives and projects.

. Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, dealers, regional DC and external service providers.

. Identify opportunities for process standardization, automation, and operational improvements

. Support system enhancements, data analysis, and reporting activities.

Requirements

. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain management, Business, Logistics, or related discipline

. 5-8 years of relevant experience in supply chain planning, customer operations, logistics, or distributor management within a regional environment

. Experience managing Asia regional operations, regional DC, and 3PL providers.

. Good understanding of S&OP/IBP processes and supply chain KPIs.

. Familiarity with redressing, relabeling, or secondary packaging coordination processes is an advantage.

. Strong knowledge of ERP systems and MS Excel.

. Good understanding of inventory management, order fulfilment, and international shipping processes.

. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

. Project management or continuous improvement experience is an advantage.

. Ability to work in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment

. Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or FMCG industries.