Supply Chain Supervisor

Strong Group Coffee Philippines, Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Strong Group Coffee Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Junior Supply Chain Supervisor to support end-to-end operations for its Cebu City outlets.

The role ensures coffee beans, dairy, syrups, packaging, and merchandise are available across stores and warehouses with optimal cost and quality. The incumbent will prepare procurement plans, evaluate suppliers, handle purchase orders, monitor inventory, and coordinate with Marketing and Operations for launches and promotions while maintaining cold chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Logistics, IE, business administration, or related field.
• 6 months to 1 year of supply chain, procurement, or logistics experience; FMCG/retail preferred.
• Fresh graduates with relevant internships are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of inventory management and procurement processes.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and supplier canvassing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procurement plans based on forecasts, expansion plans, and calendars.
• Source and evaluate suppliers for beans, dairy, syrups, packaging, and supplies.
• Request quotations, compare offers, and support contract negotiations.
• Prepare purchase orders and follow up supplier delivery schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels, reorder points, and stock discrepancies across warehouses and outlets.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Operations for inventory planning on launches and promos.
• Reduce stockouts, overstocking, and wastage for perishable items.
• Plan deliveries from suppliers to warehouses and to outlets.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and monitor delivery performance.
• Support proper product handling and cold chain requirements for dairy and fresh items.
• Help optimize delivery routes to reduce cost and lead time.
• Coordinate with QA on incoming inspections, returns, and food safety/regulatory compliance.
• Prepare weekly and monthly inventory, purchasing cost, supplier performance, and logistics KPIs.
• Maintain accurate records in the ERP/inventory system.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Store Managers to align supply with demand.
• Support cost-saving and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement planning

Supplier evaluation

Negotiation

Inventory management

Logistics coordination

ERP familiarity

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / Logistics / IE / Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the role

The Junior Supply Chain Supervisor supports end-to-end supply chain operations for the company's coffee outlets in Cebu City. This role helps ensure coffee beans, dairy, syrups, packaging, food items, and merchandise are available across stores and warehouses at the right quantity, quality, and cost.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare procurement plans based on sales forecasts, store expansion plans, and promotional calendars.

• Source and evaluate suppliers for coffee beans, dairy products, syrups, food items, cups, lids, packaging, and related supplies.

• Request and compare quotations, recommend suppliers, and support contract negotiations and supplier performance reviews.

• Prepare purchase requests and purchase orders, and follow up on supplier delivery schedules.

• Monitor inventory levels, reorder points, safety stock, stock counts, and inventory discrepancies across warehouses and outlets.

• Coordinate with Marketing and Operations to plan inventory for product launches and promotions.

• Reduce stockouts, overstocking, and wastage, particularly for perishable products with short shelf lives.

• Plan and coordinate deliveries from suppliers to warehouses and from warehouses to outlets.

• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and monitor on-time, in-full delivery performance.

• Support proper product handling and storage, including cold chain requirements for dairy and fresh items.

• Help optimize delivery routes and schedules to reduce cost and lead time.

• Coordinate with Quality Assurance on incoming inspections, returns, supplier complaints, food safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports covering inventory, purchasing costs, supplier performance, and logistics KPIs.

• Maintain accurate records in the ERP or inventory management system.

• Work closely with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Store Managers to align supply with demand.

• Support cost-saving and process improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

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

• Six months to one year of experience in supply chain, procurement, or logistics; experience in food and beverage, retail, or FMCG is preferred.

• Fresh graduates with relevant internships are welcome to apply.

• Knowledge of inventory management and procurement processes.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and supplier canvassing skills.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with ERP or inventory systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

• Good communication and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple suppliers and deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and adaptability in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Knowledge of food safety and cold chain handling is an advantage.