Job Purpose:
To lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations at
Vivo Fashion Group, including the buying of raw materials, inventory planning,
warehousing and logistics. This role ensures cost-effective sourcing of
fabrics, trims, and accessories; mitigates the risk of stockouts and drives
system-driven visibility across the supply chain. The Head of Supply Chain
plays a pivotal role in supporting business growth and digital transformation
in the supply chain function, which will result in data-driven decisions.
This role reports to the Chief Finance and Operations
Officer and works closely with key leaders in Product Development, Production
and Commercial. The Head of Supply Chain leads a cross-functional team across
the different warehouses, logistics, and inventory control, and is expected to
be a core driver of operational excellence across the value chain.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Raw Material Buying
- Source
fabrics, trims, and accessories from both local and international markets.
- Lead
vendor negotiations to secure favorable pricing and payment terms.
- Evaluate
vendor performance (price, quality, lead time).
Inventory Planning & Stockout Mitigation
- Establish
reorder models and ensure stock cover based on sales and production
forecasts.
- Analyze
demand trends to prevent raw material and finished goods shortages.
- Collaborate
with production and commercial teams to align inventory availability with
demand.
Warehouse Design & Management
- Oversee
raw material and finished goods warehouses.
- Ensure
stock traceability, stock count accuracy, and efficient warehouse layout
to maximize space utilization.
Inventory Reporting & Visibility
- Establish
dashboards for visibility of stock status, consumption, lead times, stock
movements and in-transit stock and generate and share timely inventory and
other reports with clear insights and risks
- Track
inventory turnover and ensure ERP records match physical stock.
Logistics & Distribution
- Coordinate
inbound logistics and customs clearance to minimize delays and costs as
well as outbound logistics to Vivo stores.
- Optimize
transport planning for reliability and cost-effectiveness.
Process Improvement & System Integration
- Support
ERP implementation and digitization of supply chain workflows.
- Embed
supply chain KPIS in dashboards for real-time monitoring.
Quality Assurance Collaboration
- Establish
inspection procedures for inbound raw materials.
- Collaborate
with QA to ensure fabric and trim quality meet production standards.
- Take
corrective action when vendor quality issues arise.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field (Master’s
preferred).
- Certifications
in procurement, logistics, or inventory management are an added advantage
- Minimum
10 years in supply chain management, with at least 5 in apparel/fashion.
- Strong
experience in fabrics and trims sourcing, inventory planning, and
warehouse operations.
- Demonstrated
success in reducing procurement costs and improving stock availability.
Key Skills
- Advanced
negotiation and strategic sourcing skills.
- Excellent
analytical and reporting capabilities.
- Strong
leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
- Proficiency
in ERP and inventory management systems.