Supply Chain Manager

Job Code: 345/001/303
Industry: Modular Construction
Core Business: Construction, Tents Manufacturing & Installation, Mobile Halls & Temporary Structures Rentals

Job Brief:
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and executing end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, inventory, warehousing, and supplier management. The role ensures the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services to support operational delivery while maintaining compliance, quality, and risk management standards.
This role owns the Group’s end-to-end supply chain governance, ensuring standardization, transparency, and strategic sourcing across all factories, projects, and business units.

Job Responsibilities:
1. Supply Chain Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement the supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Forecast demand and plan procurement, inventory, and logistics requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize supply chain performance.

2. Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contract management.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and reliability.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Own framework agreements and long-term supplier partnerships.
• Lead high-value and high-risk contract negotiations.
• Drive localization strategy and dual-sourcing models.

3. Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Manage inventory levels, stock replenishment, and warehouse operations.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory records, stock reconciliation, and reporting.
• Optimize storage, handling, and material control processes.

4. Logistics & Distribution

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, transportation, and distribution.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to projects/sites.
• Manage freight, customs, and logistics cost control.

5. Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements, and internal controls.
• Manage supply chain risks, including disruption, supplier dependency, quality issues, and cost volatility.
• Support audits and governance reviews related to supply chain operations.

6. Financial Management & Cost Control

• Manage supply chain budget, cost savings initiatives, and spend analysis.
• Optimize working capital through inventory management and supplier payment terms.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting of procurement and inventory costs.

7. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain team.
• Establish clear performance objectives and KPIs for the function.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability.
• Design and maintain an optimal supply chain organizational structure.
• Build succession planning for key roles.
• Drive capability building in procurement, planning, and logistics.
• Lead change management for digital transformation initiatives.

8. Production & Factory Integration

• Align procurement and inventory planning with factory production schedules.
• Ensure raw material availability for uninterrupted manufacturing.
• Implement MRP logic within ERP for steel, aluminum, PVC, and prefab lines.
• Reduce WIP and idle time due to material shortages.