Brown-Forman

Supply Chain Manager - Thailand

Brown-Forman  •  Kingdom of Thailand (Hybrid)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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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 and the SEA Supply Chain Manager. This position involves a variety of fundamental disciplines including Supply Chain Planning, Customer Service and 3PL logistics 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.

This is an office/hybrid role (4 days a week at Bangkok office and Fridays working from home)

What You Can Expect

Supply Chain Strategy & Planning

  • Support financial targets by proactively managing any issues related to supply, stock, warehouse and logistics
  • 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.
  • Collaborate and support Global Supply Planning in developing the supply plan, and develop strategies for managing supply risk
  • Building performance management, creation of standardized reporting and workflow requirements
  • Execute IBP / S&BP

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.
  • Lead contract renewal process.
  • Coordinate VAP Repack & labelling activities.
  • Manage overall inventory holdings and stock turns.
  • 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.
  • Responsible for product and SKU introductions / rationalizations.
  • 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).
  • Serve as strategic thinker, helping to project outward on ways to grow and simplify the complexities of the supply chain/logistics.

What You Bring to the Table

  • Experience: 7 to 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 field.
  • Technical Savvy: High proficiency in ERP systems (SAP & 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

Brown-Forman

About Brown-Forman

Brown‑Forman Corporation is a global leader in the spirits industry, responsibly building exceptional beverage alcohol brands for more than 155 years. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are guided by our founding promise, “Nothing Better in the Market.” Our premium portfolio includes the Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, New Mix, el Jimador, Herradura, The Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Benriach, Diplomático Rum, Gin Mare, Fords Gin, Chambord, and Slane. With approximately 5,000 employees worldwide, we proudly share our passion for fine-quality spirits in more than 170 countries.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Louisville, KY
Year Founded
1870
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