Supply Chain SME

Ascentt is building cutting-edge data analytics & AI/ML solutions for global automotive and manufacturing leaders. We turn enterprise data into real-time decisions using advanced machine learning and GenAI. Our team solves hard engineering problems at scale, with real-world industry impact. We’re hiring passionate builders to shape the future of industrial intelligence.

Mission

Provide strategic functional leadership and drive the design and delivery of best-in-class, enterprise-wide supply chain transformation initiatives—setting standards, guiding operational excellence, and ensuring implementation of industry best practices across planning, procurement, manufacturing, and distribution.

Outcomes

What must this role achieve in a measurable way in its first year?

·       Define and gain executive approval for future-state supply chain operating models and functional standards covering at least 80% of core business units within 6 months.

·       Lead successful functional design and strategy for at least 2 major supply chain transformation programs, ensuring timely and quality delivery of functional requirements and designs.

·       Establish and document supply chain policies, standards, and governance frameworks, and achieve full adoption by all relevant teams within 9 months.

·       Drive at least 2 innovation initiatives applying emerging supply chain technologies or methodologies, delivering measurable process improvements or cost savings within the first year.

·       Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of 15–30 business analysts, process experts, and functional specialists, with 90% team engagement and retention metrics.

·       Partner with Program Managers and Business Analysts to ensure seamless functional delivery and business alignment, validated by successful completion of all functional workstreams within transformation project timelines.

·       Develop and deliver at least 2 organizational capability-building programs or training sessions that uplift internal knowledge of supply chain best practices.

Competencies

What characterizes someone who will excel in this role?

·       Functional Expertise: Deep knowledge of end-to-end supply chain operations (planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics) and experience in leading functional strategy/design.

·       Leadership & Mentorship: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams of analysts and functional specialists across complex, multi-project environments.

·       Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated success in defining target operating models, establishing functional standards, and aligning designs to business strategy and industry benchmarks.

·       Stakeholder Partnership: Skilled collaborator, able to build consensus and coordinate across Program Managers, Business Analysts, and senior leadership to drive transformation forward.

·       Innovation Mindset: Proactive in identifying and validating new technologies or methodologies, and driving change across teams and functions.

·       Decision-Making: Effective in providing timely and sound functional guidance on high-stakes or ambiguous supply chain challenges.

·       Governance & Policy Development: Experienced in designing, standardizing, and implementing governance frameworks that underpin organizational supply chain excellence.

·       Communication: Excellent written and verbal communicator, skilled at engaging executive and operational audiences and driving consistent messaging across transformation programs.

Credentials & Experience (for use in resume screening)

·       Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.

·       10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain leadership, functional design, or transformation.

·       Prior experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in global, enterprise-level supply chain projects.

·       Track record of designing and implementing new supply chain operating models, standards, or innovation initiatives.

·       Recognized supply chain certifications (APICS, CSCP, Lean/Six Sigma) are highly desirable.