Supply Chain Manager - Thailand

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Meaningful Work From Day One

This role leads the supply chain team in Thailand & Planning for SEA to support the SEA GM, SEA business & Finance teams and SEA Supply Chain Manager. This position involves a variety of fundamental disciplines including Supply Chain Planning, Customer Service and 3PL warehouse management that are critical to the success of the market. Specifically, this role will strike to accelerate the improvement in the forecast accuracy for SEA by introducing step changes in the forecasting process.

What You Can Expect

Supply Chain Strategy & Planning

• Support financial targets by proactively managing any issues related to supply, stock, warehouse and logistics

• Develop strategies for managing supply risk through identification, assessments and prioritization of risk in supply area and constraint planning

• Lead creation of standardized reporting and workflow requirements

• Lead the monthly forecasting process for SEA to develop the consensus forecast, identify forecast gaps and changes in collaboration with Commercial.

• Collaborate and support Global Supply Planning in developing the supply plan.

• Manage replenishment orders to 3PL warehouse based on latest demand and inventory level

• Execute IBP / S&BP in Thailand

• Building performance management in Thailand

Forecasting & IBP for SEA

• Lead the monthly IBP cycle for SEA by facilitating high-impact collaboration between Finance, Marketing, and Commercial teams to reach a consensus forecast.

• Develop long-term & short-term demand plans by combining statistical modeling with qualitative market intelligence, trend analysis, and sales exception management.

• Lead Sales Forecast meetings to challenge assumptions, reduce bias, and continuously improve forecast accuracy.

NPD Management

• Lead the New Product Introductions (NPI), collaborating with Registration, Marketing, and Supply teams to ensure flawless, on-time market launches.

• Manage production transitions, packaging changes, and Route-to-Consumer (RTC) shifts, minimizing supply disruption and maximizing market responsiveness.

3PL Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Monitor performance of 3PL Customs Broker & Warehouse in Thailand, in terms of inventory accuracy, on-time delivery of inbound and outbound shipments, customs clearance, documents & data accuracy

• Lead contract renewal process, manage logistics cost and negotiate favorable rates and terms

• Coordinate VAP Repack & labelling activities with 3PL warehouse

• Manage overall inventory holdings and stock turns

• Monitor inventory level to ensure continuous supply. Present risks, scenarios and proposals to Commercial Leaders

• Develop and Implement inventory strategies which cater for markets needs

• Monitor Slow moving/ aged stock, collaborate with Commercial Leaders for depletion plan

• Conduct monthly inventory reconciliations and yearly stock take

Logistics & Order Fulfillment

• Supervise Customer Service and Import Specialist to monitor orders and shipments, facilitate communication between 3PL warehouse and distributor partners on all logistics matters to ensure timely delivery of goods

• Responsible for completing new brand, product and SKU introductions / rationalizations, including any special pack/label requirements

• Manage the diversified importing requirements including documentation, certification, analyses, samples, strip stamps and all other related requirements

People Development/Leadership

• Grow and develop direct report(s), focusing on solution-oriented initiatives and advancement of the supply chain

• Serve as strategic thinker, helping to project outward on ways to grow and simplify the complexities of the supply chain/logistics

• Ability to challenge the status quo and to teach the same for direct report

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience: 10+ years of supply chain experience, with a minimum of 5 years dedicated to Demand Planning or a closely related strategic role.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or a related quantitative field.

• Technical Savvy: High proficiency in ERP systems (SAP IBP & Kinaxis preferred) and the MS Office Suite.

• Analytical Mindset: A proven ability to translate complex data into business stories and strategic decisions.

• Interpersonal Excellence: A skilled communicator who can navigate diverse cultures and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Adaptability: You thrive in a complex, changing environment and possess the organizational skills to manage multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously.

• Language: Fluency in English is required.

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

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Requisition Type:

Employee

Management Level:

Leader

Global Job Level:

L2

Number of Openings Available:

1