Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with an organisation in the Industrial sector to hire a Supply Chain Manager. This opportunity is based in Cilegon, Indonesia.
Position Overview
Lead and optimise end-to-end bulk supply chain operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective logistics execution.
Drive operational excellence through strategic planning, asset utilisation, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous performance improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct reporting to the Head of SCM
- Lead and manage the Bulk Supply Chain team, including drivers, dispatchers, and analysts, ensuring seamless daily coordination.
- Drive the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process in close collaboration with production facilities and key stakeholders.
- Oversee daily delivery activities, continuously refining route planning and load factors to optimise the Load per KM metric.
- Manage the utilisation, maintenance, and maximum uptime of all assets, including tractors, cryogenic tanker trailers, and ISO tanks.
- Enforce strict adherence to company standards and local safety regulations across all workflows, assets, and personnel.
- Lead thorough investigations into transport incidents and implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Oversee the logistics budget, perform detailed monthly cost analyses, and execute strategic cost-reduction initiatives.
- Prepare, justify, and meticulously track Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) requirements and asset allocations.
- Monitor, achieve, and report on key operational indicators (KOIs) and logistics cost targets to executive leadership.
- Maintain systematic, logical data architectures while ensuring proactive, cross-border communication across shifting time zones.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or an Engineering discipline.
- At least 10 years of experience in bulk logistics, preferably in Chemicals, Oil & Gas, or Industrial Gases.
- Willing to work in Cilegon, Indonesia.
Technical / Functional Expertise
- Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel, featuring strong data-modelling habits and analytical techniques.
- Demonstrated capability to learn new systems quickly, with programming knowledge (e.g., Google Apps Script) considered a distinct advantage.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a proven track record of managing strict compliance frameworks and complex asset structures.
- Experience managing bulk supply chain operations, logistics assets, budgeting, CAPEX, and operational performance metrics.
- Strong understanding of safety regulations, transport incident investigations, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to anticipate operational disruptions and adapt to unexpected situations.
- Proven capability to manage and lead cross-functional teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across multiple functions and time zones.
- Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset.