Necessary skills for Head of Supply Chain: skills and requirements

General requirements of a Head of Supply Chain

• Proven experience in a leadership role in a supply chain/logistics environment
• Strong knowledge of supply chain and inventory management processes
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to develop and implement effective supply chain and logistics strategies
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards

Skills and Behaviours for a Head of Supply Chain

Continuous improvement
Fishbone Diagram Total Quality Management
Cost control
Budgeting Cost Control Cost of goods sold Cost reduction Standard Costs Variance analysis
Knowledge of business environment
Business Knowledge Feasibility Studies Gap Analysis Market trends
Logistics
Logistics Management
Partnership Development
Channel Relationship Management Partner Development Partner Relationship Management Partnerships Strategic Alliances
Policy & Compliance Management
Company Policies Compliance Management Policy Control
Procurement & Purchasing
Procurement
Project management
Project Coordination Project Estimation Project Management Project Planning Project cost management Stakeholder Management
Agility
Acting decisively without always having clear direction and certainty Anticipating and reacting to the nature and speed of change Navigating and adapting through complexity, chaos and confusion
Change Management
Driving change and innovation Influencing others towards change
Developing others
Coaching others to succeed Enhancing individual and professional development Sharing knowledge, skills and expertise to others
Digital citizenship
Digital transformation

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