Sr. Manager, Global Planning & Procurement

 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field. Related master’s degree will be preferred.
  
• 10+ years of senior experience in supply chain, planning, or procurement within a global or multi-regional environment.
  
• Demonstrated success in S&OP, strategic sourcing, and global supplier management.
  
• Experience across international markets, preferably Africa and South Asia.
  
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (SAP modules) and Salesforce; Advanced Excel skills and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau) a plus.
  
• Ability to Communicate and operate effectively in decentralized, multicultural, matrixed environments and multiple time zones.
  
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  

Responsibilities

Global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

• Lead the global S&OP cycle, aligning demand, supply, and financial plans across all markets.
  
• Consolidate regional forecasts into a unified global demand plan, strengthening forecasting discipline.
  
• Optimize inventory strategies to balance service levels, working capital, and risk.
  
• Drive forecast accuracy, scenario planning, and executive performance tracking.
  

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Define and execute global sourcing strategies that deliver cost efficiency, quality, and resilience.
  
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and long-term relationship management with global manufacturers.
  
• Build resilience through supplier diversification and proactive risk mitigation.
  
• Uphold ethical sourcing and compliance with organizational standards.
  

Supply Chain Development & Strategic Projects

• Champion initiatives that strengthen global and in-country supply chain capabilities.
  
• Lead readiness for new product introductions and global launches, ensuring supplier alignment and inventory ramp-up.
  
• Drive optimization projects to reduce lead times, improve service, and lower costs.
  
• Enhance ERP and data systems to elevate visibility, analytics, and decision-making.
  

Performance Management (Cost, Service, Delivery, Efficiency)

• Ensure consistent product availability by aligning inventory planning with demand and delivery requirements.
  
• Monitor global inventory health and mitigate risks of excess, aging, or disruption to safeguard efficiency.
  
• Drive cost optimization across procurement, inventory, and logistics while maintaining service excellence.
  
• Establish clear performance metrics for service levels, delivery reliability, and operational efficiency.
  
• Provide actionable insights on demand, supply, and product portfolio performance to inform executive decisions.
  
• Align global strategy with regional execution through cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence.