Position - Assistant Seed Supply Manager (M/F - 1 Post)

Salary - Negotiate + Ferry provided, Life & Health insurance, annual bonus, annual medical check up,

Business - Agricultural 

Working Days & Hours - Monday to Friday (8:30 AM ~ 4:30 PM)

Location - Yangon

Job Description: 

Main Activities covered:

• Supply Chain Management (Demand & Supply Planning)

Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Logistics (Inbound & Outbound)

• Customer Facing Supply Chain

Leadership , Organization and Culture Development:

● Ensure functional objectives are achieved by implementing efficient processes and monitoring performance.

● Align priorities and integrate key activities and projects with the direct supervisor and with relevant matrix managers.

● Ensure timely completion of projects within budget and in accordance with quality standards.

Prepare annual operating and capital expenditure budgets (OPEX and CAPEX) for supervised activities.

● Evaluate team performance and hold direct reports accountable for achieving their individual targets; recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements.

● Develop, review, and update relevant policies, processes, and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

● Role modelling of the company core values to drive the culture to support the company mission & vision

Supply Chain, warehouse and inventory

• Develop and execute warehousing management plans for both in-house and third-party warehouses.

• Maintain detailed and accurate inventories of materials and supplies to prevent shortages.

Lead the monthly stock-taking process in coordination with the Finance Department.

• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure necessary resources are available for a smooth and effective supply chain.

• Oversee seed registration processes in coordination with the Product Development, Sales, and Finance Departments.

• Establish and monitor performance metrics to evaluate and improve supply chain efficiency.

Recommend and implement improvements to enhance supply chain effectiveness and company profitability.

• Lead the implementation of group-initiated supply chain projects within the country (e.g., ERP systems).

• Manage Slow-Moving & Obsolete Inventory (SMOI) and coordinate appropriate actions with Finance and Sales departments.

Logistics and customer service supply chain 

• Oversee the end-to-end logistics process for seeds, non-seed materials, and finished goods, including international and domestic transportation, in coordination with sister companies, external vendors, and third-party logistics providers.

• Optimize shipment and transportation routes with a focus on efficient warehousing and distribution.

• Manage the importation process and stay informed of changes in import-export regulations and compliance requirements.

• Manage the overall transaction of sales ordering, invoicing and customer complaints.

Demand and Supply Planning

• Lead the demand planning process in collaboration with the Sales Department (sales forecasting), Group Supply Chain team, and sister companies.

• Ensure achievement of in-country supply chain KPIs, particularly Forecast Accuracy and BIAS.

• Facilitate and lead monthly S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings to align, update, and make decisions that minimize disruptions and ensure demand is met.

Job Requirement

Skills:

• Proven skills in Supply chain activities including logistics, inventory and warehousing management

• Well versed with project management processes/implementation

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Can-do attitude

• Strong strategic thinking

• Solid in data analytics

• Knowledge of ERP system and BI tools is a clear advantage

• Proficient with Google Office Suite or related software

• Fluent in English and Burmese language

• Knowledge about sustainability is not mandatory but would be an advantage

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience including around 3 years as supply chain management role or industrial facilities management role

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field