Senior Supply Strategy & Manufacturing (Integrated Supply Network)

Argyll Scott Singapore; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm located in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Senior Supply Strategy & Manufacturing expert to architect a resilient supply network. In this strategic role, you will synthesize long-term business forecasts, lead productivity and cost optimization initiatives, and conduct financial evaluations for capital projects. The ideal candidate will have over 13 years of experience in Supply Chain Strategy within a large-scale FMCG environment. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in Supply Chain Strategy or Manufacturing Operations.
• Proven track record in network design within a large-scale FMCG environment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and navigate complex organizational structures.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize long-term business forecasts into manufacturing requirements.
• Lead capacity expansion master planning for new site builds or regional consolidations.
• Drive cost optimization across the internal factory network.
• Conduct ROI evaluations for major capital expenditure projects.

Skills

Supply Chain Strategy

Manufacturing Operations

Network Design

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Senior Supply Strategy & Manufacturing (Integrated Supply Network Planning)

As the Senior Supply Strategy & Manufacturing, you will be the primary architect of our future supply network. You will bridge the gap between long-term commercial ambition and physical manufacturing capability. This is a high-impact strategic role responsible for designing a resilient, cost-effective, and agile E2E supply network that supports business growth. You will drive the "Make vs. Buy" strategies, lead COGS reinvention, and orchestrate capital investment strategies across a complex portfolio of brands.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Strategy & Long-Term Capacity Planning

• Strategic Growth Mapping: Synthesize long-term business forecasts into actionable manufacturing requirements.
• Network Design: Determine the "where and when" of capacity expansion. Lead the master planning for new site builds, production line extensions, or regional consolidations.

COGS Reinvention & "Make vs. Buy" (Cost Strategy)

• Productivity Leadership: Architect the roadmap for manufacturing productivity, driving E2E cost optimization across the internal factory network.
• Competitiveness Benchmarking: Drive a comprehensive program to analyze plant performance, ensuring cost-competitiveness and optimizing the manufacturing footprint to reduce overall COGS.
• Strategy: Lead rigorous financial evaluations for "Make vs. Buy" decisions, balancing internal scale advantages against the flexibility of External Manufacturing (EM) partners.

Capital Delivery & Investment Strategy

• Financial Orchestration: Partner with global team to conduct ROI evaluations for major capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects.
• External Partner Integration: Oversee the manufacturing strategy for external partnerships, ensuring third-party capabilities align with company quality and cost standards.

Experience & Qualifications

• 13+ Years of Experience: Proven track record in Supply Chain Strategy, Manufacturing Operations, or Network Design within a large-scale FMCG environment.
• Strategic Breadth: Understanding of the E2E supply chain and operation.
• Influencing & Stakeholder Management: Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization and influence C-suite executives and Factory Managers alike.