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This role partners closely with Sales, Product Management, Logistics, Warehouse, Finance, and external suppliers to ensure product availability, optimize inventory levels, mitigate supply chain risks, and support the achievement of business objectives.The position plays a key role in driving operational efficiency, maintaining supplier performance, and improving supply chain effectiveness through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration. 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