Director, Supply Chain Management (SCM)

NOVA-TECH MFG PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA-TECH MFG PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a senior supply chain leader to architect and drive end-to-end supply chain strategies. You will mentor a diverse team, build robust processes, and partner with Sales, Engineering and Finance to deliver on ambitious growth plans.

You will oversee demand planning, S&OP, supplier relations, and inventory optimization while maintaining strong governance and compliance across global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, operations, or logistics management.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, high-tech, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of demand planning, inventory management, procurement, logistics, and supplier management.
• Knowledge of semiconductor supply chains, component sourcing, production planning, and customer fulfilment processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to manage budgets and KPIs.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence business decisions at all levels.
• Willing to work in the East Region, Changi North Crescent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with growth objectives and operations.
• Lead and mentor the Supply Chain team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to drive performance.
• Oversee demand forecasting, S&OP, and capacity planning processes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and Operations to align demand and supply.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies for business continuity.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships for quality and cost competitiveness.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and performance reviews.
• Optimize inventory levels balancing service, working capital, and efficiency.
• Manage logistics, warehousing, transportation, and distribution activities.
• Drive inventory accuracy and establish control practices.
• Monitor global supply chain trends, regulations, and market conditions.
• Develop contingency plans for disruptions and risks.
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Leadership to support goals.
• Support new product introductions, customer programs, and strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyze operational data and market trends to support strategic decisions.
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency programs across the supply chain.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory management

Procurement

Logistics

Supplier management

Negotiations

Contract management

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that align with the company's growth objectives and operational requirements.
• Lead and mentor the Supply Chain team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational excellence and supply chain performance.

• Oversee demand forecasting, sales and operations planning (S&OP), and capacity planning processes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and Operations teams to ensure alignment between customer demand and supply capabilities.
• Identify potential supply risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain business continuity.

• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and supply reliability.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and performance reviews.
• Identify alternative sourcing strategies to minimize supply chain risks and improve resilience.

• Optimize inventory levels to balance customer service, working capital, and operational efficiency.
• Manage logistics, warehousing, transportation, and distribution activities to support timely product delivery.
• Drive inventory accuracy and establish effective inventory control practices.

• Monitor global supply chain trends, geopolitical developments, and market conditions that may impact operations.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, import/export requirements, and industry standards.
• Develop contingency plans to address supply disruptions and business continuity risks.

• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams to support business goals.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), customer programs, and strategic business initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on supply chain performance, risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational data and market trends to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive cost reduction and operational efficiency programs across the supply chain function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, operations, or logistics management.
• Experience within the semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, high-tech, or related industries.

• Strong understanding of demand planning, inventory management, procurement, logistics, and supplier management.
• Knowledge of semiconductor supply chains, component sourcing, production planning, and customer fulfilment processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.

• Experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to manage budgets and supply chain performance metrics.

• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence business decisions at all organizational levels.
• Willing to work in the East Region, Changi North Crescent.