Manager, Supply Chain

Universal Robina Corporation; San Pablo; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Robina Corporation in the Philippines seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end plant logistics, covering inbound raw materials and packaging, warehouse operations, inventory control, and outbound finished goods delivery.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, digital transformation via WMS/TMS, and collaboration with Procurement, Production Planning, Quality, and Finance to ensure service reliability and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Admin, or related field.
• 5–10 years in logistics, warehouse, or supply chain ops in FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Experience leading teams and managing inbound/outbound, WMS, and TMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end plant logistics: inbound, warehouse, inventory, outbound delivery.
• Drive cost efficiency, service reliability, and inventory accuracy.
• Implement WMS/TMS and digital improvements with ERP/SAP integration.
• Monitor KPIs, manage teams, and partner with across functions to align demand and supply.
• Support continuous improvement using Lean/Kaizen and data analytics.

Skills

End-to-end logistics

Operational planning

Data-driven decisions

WMS/TMS proficiency

Cost optimization

Vendor management

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / Logistics / IE / Business Admin

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Department

Plant Supply Chain - San Pedro 2

Employee Type

Probationary

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.

1. Inbound Logistics Management - RMPM

• 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 and 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
• Stakeholder and vendor management
• People leadership and change management
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Strong communication, collaboration, and execution discipline

Experience Range Range (Years)

5 - 10 years

Job posted on

2026-10-21