Supply Chain Supervisor

Five Keys Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits

Job summary

Five Keys Limited is seeking a Supply Chain Supervisor based in Hong Kong to own the end‑to‑end supply chain for hospitality projects across Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. You will lead the supply chain team and partner with management, project teams and hubs.

You will define strategy, manage budgets, negotiate with partners and ensure compliance, with travel to factories and sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in international logistics or supply chain, owning a logistics scope.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for full supply chain of every project, from order placement through production readiness, shipping and handover on site.
• Define the logistics strategy per project (routes, transport modes, consolidation, partners and timeline).
• Make supply chain decisions balancing cost, time and risk, elevating to management with a recommended solution.
• Ensure orders, production, shipments and site needs stay aligned across departments.
• Build, manage and evaluate a network of forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, warehouses and transport providers.
• Negotiate rates, payment terms and service levels with partners and hold to commitments.
• Own the logistics budget per project: provide costs for tenders and track actuals.
• Anticipate supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure import/export compliance: Incoterms, customs, certificates, and duty exemptions.
• Lead, train and grow the supply chain team.

Skills

Excel

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

English

Cantonese

Mandarin

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Odoo

Job description

The Supply Chain Supervisor owns Five Keys' supply chain from purchase order to site delivery, across all our hospitality projects in Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. Based in Hong Kong and reporting to the Director Asia, they lead the supply chain team and are the supply chain partner of management, project teams and our hubs. The role combines strategic thinking with hands‑on execution for someone who wants full ownership of a function and the freedom to shape how it runs.

Key responsibilities

Accountable for the full supply chain of every project, from order placement through production readiness, shipping and delivery to handover on site

Define the logistics strategy per project (routes, transport modes, consolidation, partners and timeline), aligned with the project schedule and the client's requirements

Make supply chain decisions within scope, balancing cost, time and risk, and elevate early to management with a recommended solution

Ensure orders, production, shipments and site needs stay aligned across all departments

Build, manage and evaluate a reliable network of forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, warehouses and transport companies across destinations

Negotiate rates, payment terms and service levels, and hold partners to their commitments

Own the logistics budget per project: provide logistics costs for tenders and quotations, track actual against budget and explain any gaps

Anticipate supply chain risks and put mitigation plans in place

Ensure import and export compliance in every destination country: Incoterms, customs classification, certificates, insurance and duty exemptions

Lead, train and develop the supply chain team, and grow it as the business grows

About you

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade or a related discipline

5+ years' experience in international logistics or supply chain, including full ownership of a logistics scope, ideally in project cargo, furniture, FF&E or hospitality

Strong command of international shipping from Asia: ocean (FCL, LCL, consolidation), air, Incoterms, customs and trade compliance

Experience with imports into Africa is a strong plus

Confident negotiator who builds lasting partnerships with service providers

Analytical and decisive: makes data‑driven decisions and takes ownership of the outcome

Highly skilled in Excel, with ERP experience (Odoo is a plus)

Clear communicator in a multicultural team spread across three continents, calm and organised under pressure

Fluent in written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin

About us

At Five Keys, we provide one‑stop‑shop FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) and OS&E (Operating Supplies & Equipment) procurement services for the hospitality industry. Our tailor‑made approach allows us to deliver complete turnkey solutions for projects ranging from hotels and residences to workplaces and other hospitality venues. With a global presence on three continents, we ensure exceptional service and quality. As hospitality enthusiasts, we are an international, vibrant, and agile team, headquartered in Europe and with offices in Asia and Africa.

Full‑time position with attractive benefits

Full ownership of a key function in a growing international company

Dynamic, international environment that values agility, collaboration, and creativity

Based in Hong Kong, with occasional travel to factories and project sites