Operations Manager (Supply Chain & Distribution)

Q2 HR Solutions; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Q2 HR Solutions in Cebu City seeks a Senior Operations Manager to lead daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring efficiency and alignment with strategic goals. The role requires strategic oversight, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on improving overall operational performance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in operations, with 5+ years in senior leadership, and proven experience in supply chain, warehousing, logistics, and ERP/WMS-enabled process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 10 years in operations management, with ≥5 years in senior leadership.
• Experience overseeing multiple departments such as supply chain, warehousing, logistics, and distribution.
• Experience in construction, furnishing, finishing materials, or interior fit-out industries.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, ERP or WMS, and KPI tracking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple departments and translate objectives into actionable strategies.
• Collaborate with senior management to drive performance and growth.
• Ensure cross-department alignment, accountability and effective communication.
• Manage end-to-end supply chain, warehousing, and distribution efficiency.
• Lead initiatives for cost optimization and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Cross-functional collaboration

KPI management

Process improvement

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

ERP / WMS

Job description

The Senior Operations Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing daily business operations across multiple departments, ensuring operational efficiency, seamless coordination, and alignment with organizational goals.

This leadership position focuses on streamlining processes, improving operational performance, strengthening supply chain management, and ensuring effective collaboration across warehouse and logistics, sales, retail, purchasing, customer service, and administration.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with extensive experience in multi-channel operations, particularly in the construction materials, furnishing, finishing materials, or interior fit-out industries.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Strategic Leadership

• Oversee and coordinate daily operations across multiple business departments.
• Translate business objectives and executive directives into actionable operational strategies.
• Collaborate with senior management to improve operational performance and support business growth.
• Ensure operational alignment, accountability, and effective communication across departments.

Supply Chain, Logistics & Distribution

• Manage end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement coordination, warehousing, inventory control, and logistics.
• Ensure timely and efficient distribution and delivery of materials to clients, retail outlets, distributors, and project sites.
• Improve inventory management, resource utilization, and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks affecting service quality, delivery schedules, and profitability.

Process Improvement & Performance Management

• Develop, monitor, and evaluate operational KPIs, costs, productivity, and service performance.
• Implement process improvements to reduce operational expenses and improve business efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and company policies.
• Lead initiatives focused on cost optimization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

People Management & Compliance

• Lead, coach, and evaluate department managers and operational supervisors.
• Oversee manpower planning, workforce allocation, and operational resource management.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and high performance across departments.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in operations management, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior managerial or executive-level role.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple departments, including supply chain, warehousing, logistics, distribution, and other business operations.
• Experience in the construction, furnishing, finishing materials, or interior fit-out industry, preferably handling B2B projects, wholesale, and retail operations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, warehouse operations, supply chain processes, and ERP or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Demonstrated ability to manage operational KPIs, optimize processes, control costs, and improve business performance.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience collaborating and reporting directly to business owners, executives, or senior leadership.
• Master's degree or MBA is an advantage.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Take on a strategic leadership role where you will oversee multiple business functions, lead operational improvements, and contribute directly to organizational growth and long-term business performance.