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• The successful candidate will oversee key operational processes, from production planning to cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring that both sales and operational strategies are aligned to drive company-wide success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement forecasting models to ensure alignment with business goals, driving efficient and timely product delivery.
• Manage inventory levels to balance supply and demand, preventing overstocking and stockouts.
• Lead production planning efforts, optimizing resources and ensuring the efficient scheduling of manufacturing runs to meet customer demand.
• Facilitate collaboration between sales, operations, and finance teams to achieve a unified strategy and smooth operational execution.
• Drive quality assurance initiatives, ensuring products meet all regulatory standards and contribute to brand reputation
• Analyze and interpret data to identify market trends, track performance, and recommend improvements to the sales and operations processes.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of sales, operations, and supply chain activities.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Professional certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) are highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and operations planning, preferably within the FMCG or similar industry.
• In-depth understanding of demand forecasting, inventory management, and integrated supply chain strategies.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Demand Forecasting
• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Management
• Production Planning
• ERP/MRP Systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Strategic Planning
• Market Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Team Leadership
• Cross-functional Team Collaboration
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Logistics & Distribution Management
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Financial Planning & Budgeting
• Project Management
• Quality Control & Assurance
• Budget Management

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level initiative and support to the Executive Director.
• Apply strategic business thinking to assist the Executive Director across various business functions.
• Manage the Executive Director's diary, scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, and prioritising tasks.
• Handle electronic document management, including letters, memos, reports, presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in handling emails, files, and client information.
• Arrange travel, schedule meetings, and manage information requests efficiently.
• Ensure the Executive Director is well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities.
• Draft correspondence, acknowledgements, and other deliverable.
• Conduct research and compile information packs for presentations and meetings.
• Aggregate reports from various finance units for the Executive Director's review.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably finance/accounting/economics
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working under a CFO/Finance Director as their EA or PA

Desired Skills and Experience

• Executive Assistant
• Administrative Support, CEO, Board Meetings
• Travel Arrangements
• Primary point of contact for all matters pertaining to the CEO
• Manage a broad variety of administrative tasks
• PA/EA to the Finance Executive Director
• Accounting experience
• Financial Accumen