Rapid Response Lead, APAC Self Care

Key Responsibilities  

• Lead critical remediation projects focused on mitigating supply disruptions with the potential to significantly impact customer service and business continuity. 

• Drive rapid response activities across APAC markets and manufacturing networks, ensuring timely resolution of supply risks and constraints. 

• Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Engineering, Commercial, and Finance teams to coordinate issue resolution efforts. 

• Quickly assess risk exposure, prioritize issues based on severity and urgency, and develop actionable mitigation plans. 

• Facilitate escalation management and decision-making processes during supply disruption events. 

• Conduct root cause investigations to identify drivers of supply interruptions and recommend corrective and preventive actions. 

• Develop and implement sustainable solutions that strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce recurrence of critical issues. 

• Influence stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels without direct authority to achieve business objectives. 

• Track remediation progress, communicate risks and updates to leadership teams, and ensure accountability for deliverables. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing agility, responsiveness, and operational excellence across the supply chain. 

What we are looking for  

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline. 

• 3-8 years of experience in one or more relevant functions including Supply Planning, Material Planning, Procurement/Sourcing, Engineering, R&D, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain Operations. 

• Demonstrated experience leading projects and coordinating cross-functional teams. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly evaluate complex situations and make sound business decisions. 

• Experience assessing risk and translating ambiguity into practical and actionable solutions. 

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders in a matrixed environment without direct reporting authority. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences. 

• Ability to challenge conventional thinking and drive continuous improvement. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint. 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment requiring agility, prioritization, and rapid decision-making. 

Desired Qualifications  

• Experience working within Healthcare, Consumer Health, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, or other highly regulated industries. 

• Exposure to APAC or multi-market supply chain operations.   

• Experience supporting supply continuity, business continuity, risk management, or crisis response activities. 

• Knowledge of supply planning processes, S&OP, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), or materials management. 

• Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma. 

• Experience utilizing ERP and supply chain planning systems such as SAP, Kinaxis, OMP, or similar platforms. 

What’s in it for you 

• Annual base salary which takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors. 

• Competitive Total Rewards Package* 

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More! 

• Learning & Development Opportunities 

• Employee Resource Groups