Semicon Systems APAC Region Supply Chain Leader
About the Role: We are looking for a motivated and experienced person to become the APAC Regional Supply Chain Leader in support of our Semiconductor Systems global business unit. In this critical role, you will be influencing and shaping both internal operations and external partners, including contract manufacturers, raw material suppliers, and logistics providers. You will be responsible for fostering a collaborative team environment that drives results and cultivates professional growth among stakeholders and team members. This associate will be an active participant in the business unit supply chain leadership team for the Semicon Systems business unit.
This role will be located at a Gore facility in Shenzhen, China.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize the regional supply chain to support APAC opportunities aligning with the Semicon Systems global business unit strategy
- Participate in the regional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process activities, work with stakeholders to develop a supply plan for the forecast demand, and review relevant topics with global supply chain leadership, provide direction, guidance, and make decisions for regional supply chain escalations
- Engage with external regional partners (contract manufacturers, customers, suppliers) to understand expectations and address issues
- Ensure support and momentum to establish manufacturing processes both internally and at external contract manufacturer locations, this also includes existing process routes moving (or duplicating) to the APAC region
- Shape the development and execution of a regional supply chain strategy through cross-functional collaboration, participate in the development and communication of the Semicon Systems Global Supply Chain Strategy
- Support development of regional capital investment plans to address capacity needs, increase capabilities, and align with the global strategy
- Ensure new product development (NPD) efforts are reviewed to address supply chain concerns and challenges
- Foster a strong supply chain support team and promote associate growth
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s (4 year) degree and minimum 5 years supply chain professional experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills in a professional environment
- Experience understanding of and driving supply chain operations, metrics, and performance improvements
- Proven project management experience covering complex scope, long timelines, resource requirements, and risk identification/mitigation
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret both operational and financial data
- Willingness to participate in meetings that may occur during non-working hours (to accommodate multiple time zones)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, influence, and establish trust in teams across functions and geographic regions
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% within the region (and global occasionally) as well as support regular early/late virtual meetings
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with contract manufacturer (CM) partners, developing new supply chain routes, managing growth, improving processes
- Experience working within a global manufacturing supply chain
- Must be a Non-US passport holder / Non-US person - due to customer program likely requirements
What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact