Head of Supply Chain, SEA

JD Sports SEA; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Sports SEA is seeking an experienced senior leader to act as a strategic partner across functions, driving overall performance in logistics and supply chain. You will manage multi-country operations in Southeast Asia, lead vendor relationships, and steer continuous improvement across warehousing and transportation to secure optimal delivery and service levels.

The role requires a strong data-driven mindset, exceptional leadership, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management.
• 6–10 years in a senior leadership role (Head of Department or Senior Manager).
• Proven experience managing multi-country supply chain operations in Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic business partner across functions to drive performance and operational excellence.
• Lead relationships with logistics partners and third-party vendors including contract negotiation and SLA management.
• Drive continuous improvement in warehouse and logistics to boost productivity, cost efficiency, accuracy, and delivery lead times.
• Oversee capacity planning, demand forecasting, and resource utilization for peak trading and growth.
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations and risk mitigation, aligning with company standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop logistics and warehouse teams to foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Supply chain management

Forecasting

Job description

• Act as a strategic business partner across functions, with a strong understanding of trading and commercial operations, to drive overall business performance and operational excellence.
• Lead and manage relationships with logistics partners and third-party vendors (warehousing and transportation), including contract negotiation, SLA management, and performance optimisation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse and logistics operations to enhance productivity, cost efficiency, accuracy, and delivery lead times, ensuring optimal order fulfilment and service levels.
• Oversee capacity planning, demand forecasting, and resource utilisation to support peak trading periods and long-term business growth.
• Ensure full compliance with local and international trade regulations, customs requirements, and company operational standards, while implementing robust risk mitigation and business continuity plans.
• Lead, coach, and inspire logistics and warehouse teams, fostering a high-performance culture, strong collaboration, and continuous development.

Job Reqirement:

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with at least 6–10 years in a senior leadership capacity (Head of Department or Senior Manager), preferably within Retail, FMCG, or logistics environments.
• Proven experience managing multi-country supply chain operations in Southeast Asia.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
• Strong leadership and excellent stakeholder management.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in supply chain analytics tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.