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There's never been a more exciting time to be at McCormick . We're a respected global flavor leader with more than 12,000 employees across 27 countries. From favorite drinks to iconic burgers and in every aisle in the grocery store, McCormick is flavoring many of the biggest brands you know.
What makes us a great place to work? Simple. We put people first. We champion growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people and our planet. The best part: we get to bring our passion for flavor to work every day. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Lead and oversee the External Manufacturing team in the APAC region, guiding them to develop and execute the procurement strategy effectively in alignment with corporate and functional objectives. Incumbent will spearhead the standardization and deployment of the global external manufacturing framework across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions, prioritizing the attainment of optimal total cost of ownership, speed to market on innovation and supply resiliency while proactively mitigating risks. Also will champion continuous improvement endeavors aimed at bolstering the efficiency and scalability of the external manufacturing framework on a global scale, fostering innovation and operational excellence across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
- Manages the External Manufacturing team in APAC/P&L accountability and team management
- Maintains reliable source of supply for category and key coordination with procurement category leaders to ensure sustained competitive advantage for McCormick
- Standardizes and implements the global external manufacturing framework
-Provides development and coaching for direct reports
- Supports Innovation goals for the Asian region
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related field
15+ years of experience in Supply Chain including
5+ years of External/ Contract Manufacturing experience
Proven experience in procurement/ Supply Chain leadership roles, team management and P&L ownership with a strong track record of driving strategic initiatives in a multinational environment.
Demonstrated expertise in category management, supplier relationship management, and sustainable sourcing practices.
Experience working in the Asia-Pacific region(multi-country), with a deep understanding of regional market dynamics and cultural nuances.
Ability to operate in diverse environment including intercultural
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights to drive informed decision-making
Proficiency in English