“Think logistics, think strategy”
Points to consider to address and satisfy the responsibility of recruiting and selecting an upright and expert leader in the supply chain.
without a doubt the pandemic it exacerbated and accelerated the processes and questions of how to ensure that customers receive their products and services in a timely manner; This experience stimulated the need for Upright and comprehensive leaders who are experts in supply chain management.
At present, the supply chain It is a fundamental element in the success of any company. Therefore, the choice of supply chain manager is a crucial decision that must be taken with great care and consideration.
In search of the best candidate to fill the position of supply chain manager, it is necessary to evaluate the academic preparation, experienceas well as a series of skills and skills that allow to carry out a efficient, effective, integrated and comprehensive management of the logistics processes of the company.
When choosing the best candidate to occupy this position, it is necessary to take into account a series of key factors; In this sense, it is essential that the candidate have one Extensive experience in the supply chain sectoras well as a deep knowledge of the different areas that access it.
It takes significant skills to be an expert and succeed in the role. In this collaboration, we will outline the order of importance of these capabilities to a successful supply chain manager.
- First of all, the ability more important is the leadership. A supply chain manager must be able to lead his team successfully. He must have a great vision for the future. In addition, he must be able to work as a team with his collaborators to develop innovative and efficient solutions.
- Second, you must be trained and have experience to establish a work culture oriented towards excellence and continuous improvementpromote innovation and teamwork as fundamental tools to optimize logistics processes, reduce operating costs, thus guaranteeing success in supply chain management.
- In third place, communication skills is essential. A supply chain manager must communicate clearly with his team and with other departments in the company. It must be efficient to transmit information in a clear and effective as well as being a good listener.
- In fourth place, bargaining power It is important. A supply chain manager must be adept at negotiating with suppliers and customers, willing to take calculated risks to get the best deals possible.
- Fifth, a supply chain manager must be able to plan and organize all supply chain operations successfully; this includes demand planning, inventory management, production scheduling, and transportation management.
- Sixth, the ability to analyze and solve problems It’s fundamental. A supply chain manager must analyze data and find solutions to problems. He has to be a critical thinker and be willing to make difficult decisions.
- In seventh place is ability of the supply chain manager for adapt to changes and new technologies. In an increasingly digitized world, it is essential to have a supply chain manager who has an innovative vision and is willing to implement new tools and technological solutions to optimize supply chain processes.
- Eighth, it is essential that the supply chain manager have a solid academic background and an outstanding career path in the supply chain sector. Must have a wide theoretical and practical knowledge of the subjectas well as a strategic vision and one ability to make decisions successful in complex situations.
- In ninth place should be competent to identify opportunities for improvement and to implement innovative solutions to optimize the supply chain process and improve the efficiency of the company.
- In tenth place has to identify and anticipate market and industry trends as well as risks (which may have a negative, quantitative or qualitative effect on the flow of production, transportation and delivery of an item or service), and apply timely and creative solutions to improve the efficiency and profitability of the supply chain.
- Eleventhly, the person in charge of the supply chain must conduct yourself with integrity and apply the “golden law of ethics in the supply chain” which is based on knowing in particular its suppliers and each and every one of the actors in the process “from start to finish”. “Companies need to have the peace of mind that those with whom they do business comply with standards aimed at reducing the risks and harmful effects that another scenario would bring.” (“What is the importance of ethics in the supply chain?”)
If a supply chain manager has all of these skills, he or she will be well prepared to meet the challenges of this important role.
As has been pointed out, what is sought from a supply chain leader is that it operates with efficiency, effectiveness and quality to provide benefits to the final consumer by operating in a synchronized manner, avoiding additional costs.
Today we stress the importance of information technology its knowledge is required and in some cases even its domain, for example (see image) Here are the technologies required today:
challenges
“Amateurs discuss tactics: professionals discuss logistics” Napoleon Bonaparte.
We end by referring to the challenges which are contained in political, technological, demographic, economic, financial, natural and health factors, such as the pandemic, or climatic incidents that integrate disruptions in the market. to companies and their supply chain leaders In Mexico and the world, it is necessary for them to be vigilant in order to quickly adapt to these new scenarios. This is what has motivated the great attention to be paid to the recruitment and selection of a director leader with the profile that the supply chain requires.