Manager, Supply Chain

Universal Robina Corporation (URC)

San Pablo

On-site

PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Job summary

Universal Robina Corporation (URC) is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for the San Pedro 2 Plant to lead end-to-end logistics including inbound material handling, warehouse operations, and outbound delivery. You will drive digital transformation with WMS/TMS and ERP integrations, ensuring inventory accuracy and cost efficiency across the plant.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Production Planning, Quality, and IT, and a track record of

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in a related field.
5–10 years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or supply chain operations.
Experience leading teams in inbound and outbound logistics and distribution.
Hands-on experience with WMS/TMS implementations or utilization.
Familiarity with SAP or other ERP platforms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end plant logistics including inbound raw materials, warehouse management, inventory control, and outbound finished goods delivery.
Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation leveraging WMS, TMS, and ERP integrations.
Oversee inbound activities: receiving, put-away, storage, and inventory accuracy.
Coordinate outbound dispatches, truck utilization, route planning, and on-time delivery.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Develop KPIs and regular performance reporting for plant logistics teams.
Lead training and change management for new digital solutions.

Skills

End-to-end logistics management

Lean Kaizen

Team leadership

Cost optimization

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

WMS

TMS

SAP

Job description

5 - 10 Years

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Department: Supply Chain / Logistics Operations
Reports To: Plant Manager & Area Manager, Logistics Operations
Location: San Pedro 2 Plant

Job Purpose

Lead and manage end-to-end plant logistics operations, covering inbound logistics of raw materials and packaging materials (RMPM), warehouse management, inventory control, and outbound finished goods delivery. Ensure operational excellence, cost efficiency, service reliability, inventory accuracy, and compliance with company standards.

Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation through the effective utilization of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transport Management Systems (TMS), and other digital solutions to improve logistics visibility, productivity, and overall supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the receiving, unloading, inspection coordination, put-away, storage, and internal movement of raw materials and packaging materials.

Ensure timely material availability to support production plans and prevent production disruptions caused by logistics constraints.

Coordinate with Procurement, Production Planning, Quality Assurance, and suppliers to align delivery schedules, receiving capacity, and material requirements.

Optimize inbound vehicle scheduling, dock utilization, turnaround time, and supplier delivery performance.

Ensure proper material handling, storage conditions, traceability, FIFO/FEFO compliance, and inventory accuracy.

Monitor supplier delivery adherence, receiving productivity, material discrepancies, and inbound logistics costs.

2. Outbound Logistics and Finished Goods Delivery

Manage finished goods dispatch, shipment planning, loading, transportation, and delivery to distribution centers, customers, and other designated destinations.

Ensure delivery performance meets agreed service levels, delivery windows, and customer requirements.

Optimize truck utilization, load planning, route efficiency, fleet deployment, and transportation costs.

Coordinate with Production, Sales, Customer Service, and Distribution teams to align dispatch priorities with production output and customer demand.

Monitor on-time dispatch, on-time delivery, vehicle turnaround time, delivery failures, and transportation partner performance.

Manage third-party logistics providers, transport vendors, and company-owned fleet resources, where applicable.

3. Warehouse and Inventory Management

Oversee the storage and handling of RMPM and finished goods within the plant logistics scope.

Maintain high inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts, physical inventory validation, and root-cause analysis of variances.

Establish and enforce warehouse standards covering slotting, space utilization, material flow, housekeeping, and safe handling.

Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, occupational health and safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Identify opportunities to improve warehouse capacity, labor productivity, equipment utilization, and material flow.

4. WMS, TMS, and Logistics Digitization

Lead the effective implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transport Management Systems (TMS).

Ensure accurate and timely system transactions for receiving, put-away, inventory movements, picking, staging, loading, dispatch, and delivery confirmation.

Drive digital transport planning, route optimization, vehicle scheduling, shipment tracking, and proof-of-delivery visibility.

Partner with IT, Supply Chain, and business stakeholders to enhance system functionality, resolve operational issues, and improve system integration with ERP/SAP and other platforms.

Identify and implement digitization opportunities, including automated reporting, digital checklists, real-time dashboards, electronic documentation, and workflow automation.

Lead user training, change management, system compliance, and adoption to ensure technology delivers measurable operational benefits.

Use data analytics and performance dashboards to identify bottlenecks, improve decision-making, and support continuous improvement.

5. Operational Excellence and Cost Management

Develop and execute initiatives to improve logistics productivity, service levels, and cost efficiency.

Monitor logistics budgets, manpower productivity, overtime, equipment utilization, transportation expenses, and third-party logistics costs.

Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for operational gaps.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, process mapping, and other appropriate methodologies.

Establish standard operating procedures, performance standards, and governance routines across inbound and outbound operations.

6. People and Stakeholder Management

Lead, coach, and develop plant logistics supervisors, warehouse personnel, dispatch teams, and other assigned resources.

Establish clear performance objectives and accountability across operational teams.

Collaborate closely with Production, Procurement, Planning, Quality, Finance, IT, Sales, and Central Logistics.

Manage supplier and logistics partner relationships to ensure operational compliance and service excellence.

Foster a culture of safety, ownership, continuous improvement, and digital adoption.

7. Performance Management and Reporting

Develop and monitor KPIs for inbound logistics, warehouse operations, outbound delivery, cost, inventory, safety, and digital system compliance.

Prepare regular performance reviews, operational reports, and improvement plans for plant and supply chain leadership.

Translate operational data into actionable insights and recommendations to improve plant logistics performance.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Inbound supplier delivery adherence

Receiving and unloading turnaround time

RMPM inventory accuracy

Material availability and production support performance

Warehouse productivity and space utilization

Finished goods dispatch adherence

On-time delivery (OTD) and on-time, in-full (OTIF)

Truck utilization and transportation cost per unit delivered

Vehicle turnaround time, route efficiency

WMS transaction accuracy and compliance

TMS adoption and transport planning compliance

Logistics cost versus budget

Safety performance and incident reduction

Continuous improvement and digitization benefits realized

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

At least 5–10 years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or supply chain operations, preferably in FMCG, food manufacturing, or a similar production environment.

At least 3 years of experience managing teams and leading warehouse or logistics operations.

Proven experience in both inbound logistics (RMPM) and outbound finished goods distribution.

Hands-on experience in WMS and TMS implementation, enhancement, or operational utilization.

Experience with SAP or other ERP platforms and system integration is an advantage.

Strong knowledge of inventory management, transportation planning, warehouse operations, and logistics cost management.

Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement, process standardization, and digital transformation initiatives.

Core Competencies

End-to-end logistics and supply chain management

Operational planning and execution

Analytical and data-driven decision-making

WMS/TMS systems proficiency and digital transformation

Cost optimization and productivity improvement