Job Description

  • Define and implement the overall Supply Chain strategy to support the company's business direction, operational goals, and future expansion plans.
  • Oversee end-to-end supply chain functions, covering demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory control, procurement, logistics, and distribution.
  • Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to strengthen coordination between commercial and operational teams, enhance forecast reliability, and ensure product availability.
  • Develop effective inventory management strategies to maintain optimal stock levels, with target inventory coverage of approximately 3 weeks for existing products and 5 weeks for newly launched products.
  • Monitor inventory turnover and implement preventive measures to reduce excess stock, product shortages, and potential losses from near-expiry products.
  • Manage sourcing and purchasing activities for finished goods and promotional items, while maintaining strong relationships with local and overseas suppliers, OEM manufacturers, and business partners.
  • Ensure procurement activities deliver the best balance of product quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance.
  • Supervise international sourcing, import procedures, freight forwarding, warehouse operations, and third-party logistics (3PL) services to ensure smooth and cost-effective product movement.
  • Work closely with Quality Assurance and external quality control partners to establish and maintain product quality standards throughout the supply chain process.
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, reduce supply chain costs, optimize working capital, and enhance overall productivity.
  • Establish and monitor key Supply Chain performance indicators (KPIs), develop management reports, and utilize data analytics to support strategic and operational decisions.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Chain team to build a capable and performance-driven organization.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Product Development, and Quality Assurance, to ensure seamless business operations.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Management, with experience in a leadership or management capacity.
  • Background in retail, FMCG, food & beverage, consumer products, or distribution businesses would be an advantage.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing and improving end-to-end supply chain operations.
  • Strong knowledge of demand and supply planning, inventory optimization, procurement, and logistics management.
  • Experience working with external suppliers, OEM manufacturers, international sourcing, and third-party logistics providers.
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop a team.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Able to work effectively with multiple departments and manage business priorities in a fast-paced environment.