Senior Director, Supply Chain - SEA and ANZ

Cargill; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Supply Chain Director to oversee global operations, implement logistics strategies, and drive operational excellence across multiple regions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, experience in leading teams, and a track record in fast-paced industries. This high-impact leadership role requires exceptional communication and analytical skills, aimed at optimizing supply chain performance and managing cross-functional collaborations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in supply chain management, with strong track record in fast-paced industries.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams across multiple locations.
• Experience leading ERP deployments and change management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supply chain activities and lead cross-functional teams to optimize planning.
• Provide strategic leadership and workforce management for supply chain operations.
• Contribute to the development of logistic strategies that meet business needs.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Leadership

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Purpose and Impact

The Supply Chain Director will lead and provide direction to managers, supervisors and indirect staff, overseeing all supply chain activities across a global, regional or multi country operation. In this role, you will design, propose and implement logistic and supply chain strategies, guidelines and procedures to meet requirements supporting long term business needs. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and is passionate about driving operational excellence across borders.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee managers and supervisors in the selection of staff and other employees.
• Approve supply and demand calculations for a large team and evaluate more complex analyses of the data.
• Contribute to cross-functional and/or cross-platform leadership teams to share knowledge, experience and best practices.
• Lead and contribute to a global, regional or multicountry team to construct forecasting, demand planning and allocation planning for a long-term outlook.
• Oversee and provide extensive leadership and integration of multiple areas in the Cargill supply chain such as customer service, supply chain planning, strategic sourcing/procurement, plant operations, and transportation and logistics.
• Other duties as assigned
• Provide strategic leadership, development and talent management activities for direct reports and their organizations, which may include forecasting resource needs, recruiting, hiring, performance management, training and budgeting. You will also collaborate with managers and supervisors in your organization to ensure staff selections align with current and future needs.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of eight years of related work experience, five years of supervisory experience
• Other minimum qualifications may apply

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with a strong track record in fast-paced, high-volume industries (e.g., FMCG, manufacturing, E-commerce, or pharma).
• Demonstrated success in leading ERP (preferably SAP) deployments across multiple business units and countries. Experience in change management and cross-functional integration is essential.
• Deep understanding of supply chain dynamics in Southeast Asia and ANZ. Ability to navigate cultural nuances and regulatory environments across the region.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and align stakeholders at all levels, across diverse geographies.
• Strong analytical capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Experience in supply chain optimization, cost reduction, and digital transformation is advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing, multicultural teams across multiple locations.