Supply Chain Manager

PT Esco Bintan Indonesia; Kepulauan Riau; On-site; IDR 500,000,000 - 800,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Esco Lifesciences Group in Indonesia seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead materials planning, purchasing, and supplier management for optimal availability and cost efficiency. You will oversee warehouse operations, drive Lean initiatives, and develop teams across purchasing, planning, and logistics.

Candidates should have 5–10 years of manufacturing supply chain experience, 3+ years in leadership, and solid ERP/SCM system knowledge. English fluency required; Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing supply chain experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/SCM systems and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials planning, purchasing, and supplier management for availability and cost control.
• Manage warehouse and inventory operations, optimizing stock levels and flow.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop purchasing, planning, and warehouse teams with coaching.
• Ensure regulatory, import, ESG, and company compliance; manage risks.
• Drive ERP and supply chain system utilization to improve visibility.
• Collaborate with Esco entities and support cross-site projects with travel.

Skills

ERP knowledge

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Lean

Analytical

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

SAP

Slimstock

Kinaxis

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Esco Lifesciences Group is improving lives through science! Headquartered in Singapore, expanded globally with factories and offices in 43 locations around the world, Esco is building a synergistic ecosystem of life science tools, diagnostics, therapies, and technologies to improve human lives.

With nearly 50 years of history and a strong foundation in Singapore, Esco is a dynamic, fast-growing, mid-sized multinational organization that bridges East and West. We offer a diverse, inclusive, and globally connected environment where you’ll collaborate with top experts and visionary clients worldwide. As we accelerate our global expansion, you’ll have the unique opportunity to grow your career in tandem with the company, driving innovation and shaping a healthier, more equitable, and resilient future.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead materials planning, purchasing, and supplier management to ensure material availability, cost efficiency, and supplier performance.

Manage warehouse and inventory operations, maintaining inventory accuracy and optimizing stock levels, space, and material flow.

Drive cost control, Lean, Kaizen, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operations.

Lead and develop purchasing, planning, and warehouse teams through effective performance management and training.

Ensure regulatory, import, customs, ESG, and company compliance while managing supply chain risks and contingency plans.

Drive ERP and supply chain system utilization to improve visibility, planning, and operational efficiency.

Collaborate with other Esco entities and support cross-site projects, including occasional business travel.

Key Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; MBA/APICS/CSCP is an advantage.

5–10 years of manufacturing supply chain experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.

Strong knowledge of ERP and Supply Chain Management systems such as Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP, Slimstock, Kinaxis, or similar.

Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, cost reduction, and Lean skills.

Fluent in English; Mandarin is an advantage.

Demonstrates integrity, transparency, objectivity, and strong ethical judgment in decision-making.

Esco Lifesciences, founded in 1978, is a global leader in life science tools, driving innovation in Scientific, Healthcare, and Medical business units. We tackle modern challenges by delivering advanced equipment and services that support research, quality control, healthcare, and IVF solutions.

With our global headquarters in Singapore, Esco operates in over 100 countries, supported by 21 direct sales offices and 8 manufacturing and R&D centers worldwide. Esco Bintan in Indonesia plays a vital role as a key manufacturing hub. Trusted by world-renowned institutions like Harvard, Pfizer, GSK, and Stanford, Esco is committed to shaping the future of life sciences.

Esco Lifesciences, founded in 1978, is a global leader in life science tools, driving innovation in Scientific, Healthcare, and Medical business units. We tackle modern challenges by delivering advanced equipment and services that support research, quality control, healthcare, and IVF solutions.

With our global headquarters in Singapore, Esco operates in over 100 countries, supported by 21 direct sales offices and 8 manufacturing and R&D centers worldwide. Esco Bintan in Indonesia plays a vital role as a key manufacturing hub. Trusted by world-renowned institutions like Harvard, Pfizer, GSK, and Stanford, Esco is committed to shaping the future of life sciences.