How to grow as Supply Chain Lead?
Umer Saeed
General Manager Distribution & Logistics | Supply Chain Professional | FMCG | Oil & Gas | Distribution | Retail | Apparel | Fashion | Ecommerce Logistics | Certified Trainer & Coach | Certified Safety Professional
Excited to Share My Thoughts on Developing as a Supply Chain Professional!
In my experience, the journey to becoming a quality supply chain lead involves more than just mastering one aspect of the supply chain. It's about gaining a comprehensive understanding of how each department functions and interacts within the broader supply chain ecosystem.
Early Years Matter: For aspiring supply chain professionals, I believe the initial 8 to 12 years are crucial for laying a solid foundation. During this time, seeking rotations across departments like planning, procurement, warehousing, transportation, customer service, and demand planning can be immensely beneficial.
Why Rotations? Rotating through different departments offers invaluable exposure to diverse challenges, processes, and interactions within the supply chain. It provides hands-on experience, develops cross-functional knowledge, and helps identify areas of interest and strengths.
What's in it for You? Through rotations, you can enhance your problem-solving skills, build a strong network, and foster adaptability and innovation. This diverse experience not only prepares you for leadership roles but also equips you to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
Ready to Lead: Armed with a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end supply chain, you'll be well-positioned to step into leadership roles with confidence. Your ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive positive change will set you apart as a quality supply chain leader.
Let's Connect! I'm passionate about sharing insights and learning from fellow supply chain enthusiasts. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss further or share your own experiences!
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11moKeep it up buddy fabulous job done
Supply Chain Expert FBA | Demand forecasting | Inventory management | Inventory planning| Supply chain management| Warehouse management| Logistics Management
11moImplementing collaborative relationships: Consider how you can get teams to work together toward a goal rather than compete for conflicting objectives. If your sales team is trying to improve customer service by making sure that plenty of inventory is available, and your logistics team is trying to reduce inventory to lower costs, both teams are probably going to waste a lot of energy. TheBrandSpur Supply chain management can help them align their objectives.
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11moFocus on developing strong leadership skills alongside your industry expertise. Lead by example, foster collaboration, and always strive for continuous improvement.
GHC’24 | Business Analytics @ Carnegie Mellon
11moCross functional knowledge definitely helps in adding more operational value.
General Manager Distribution & Logistics | Supply Chain Professional | FMCG | Oil & Gas | Distribution | Retail | Apparel | Fashion | Ecommerce Logistics | Certified Trainer & Coach | Certified Safety Professional
11moINSEAD Leadership Program for Senior Executives (ILPSE)