Director Supply Chain

Brenntag Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical distribution firm in Singapore seeks a Supply Chain Manager to oversee the development and execution of the Supply Chain strategy for the SEA region. You will manage key processes, including planning, logistics, and inventory control, while ensuring high service levels through collaboration with commercial teams. Candidates should have at least 12 years of experience in Supply Chain with leadership skills and SAP knowledge. This role is pivotal for driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years' experience in Supply Chain or related field.
• Strong commercial acumen with strategic agility.
• Evidenced ability to lead and manage large teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Supply Chain strategy for SEA.
• Manage planning, shipping, inventory control, and logistics.
• Lead SAP Item Master Data maintenance for products.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic agility

SAP knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Operations/Logistics Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy and Functional Management

• Develop, communicate and execute the Supply Chain strategy for SEA in close collaboration with Supply Chain Global/Asia Pacific and SEA Commercial team.

• Develop procedures and processes to support optimal service levels to customers and suppliers by collaborating with Commercial, Customer Service, Finance and QSHE

• Own the Supply Chain processes including Planning, Shipping, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Distribution and Logistics for products and value-added services

Planning, Purchasing and Inbound Logistics

• Own and improve SEA Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to optimize customer service levels and working capital using forecasting and inventory control best practices

• Inbound Logistics – improve efficiencies and cost structure for ordering and importation of products

• Manage stock levels, including safety stocks, lead times, delivery optimization and distribution requirements planning (DRP) to ensure inventory is maintained at the optimum levels in the optimum locations

• Optimize and maintain information flow on inbound and outbound shipments to ensure availability of up-to-date delivery information

Warehousing & Local Logistics

• Lead and communicate the development of Warehousing & Delivery processes from arrival of goods into the warehouses to the delivery to customers

• Enhance, identify and invest in value-added services including physical and virtual receiving, checking, storing, sampling, toll manufacturing (repackaging, mixing and blending), picking, staging, inspecting, loading, routing, and delivery to support Commercial Customer Strategies

• Manage and maintain efficient, cost-effective, professional, on-time deliveries to customers

• Oversee the management and performance of existing 3PL arrangements and assess current and future warehousing and logistics needs

• Oversee the management of warehousing contracts including undertaking negotiations as required

Inventory Control

• Ensure inventory control is maintained including cycle counts and reconciliations, SLOB stock process, disposals, etc

ERP Processes, Master Data and Supply Chain Systems

• Lead SAP Item Master Data maintenance for new and existing products

• Key owner of SAP processes to roll out updates from regional SAP team

• Oversee implementation and ongoing improvements of Supply Chain related IT systems such as Certificates of Analysis, Document Management (TDS, SDS), etc

• Report on Key Performance Indicators for all aspects of the supply chain

Project Development

• Manage functional projects from requirement gathering to implementation and follow up in close collaboration with relevant country resources to ensure that projects are planned and executed with due consideration to quality, costs, timing and QSHE

• Co‑ordinate CAPEX projects from the requirement to implementation and follow up; all in close collaboration with relevant country and Asia Pacific resources to ensure that projects are planned and executed with due consideration to quality, costs, timing, and safety

Customer Service

• Identify and assist in implementation of process improvement opportunities in conjunction with senior management, SEA commercial team and customer service

• Manage Customer Service Excellence as measured by external customer feedback

• Work cohesively with internal/external stakeholders ensuring a customer‑centric culture is achieved and maintained

Expenses

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and submit OPEX and CAPEX budgets annually

• Manage ongoing operational expenses, both internal and external (3PLs) so that superior customer experience is achieved with optimal and sustainable cost base

Non‑conformance Management

• Review Job7’s and follow through to action improvements, addressing areas of sub‑optimal performance with corrective and preventive actions

• Manage and report all non‑conformances, acting on repetitive non‑conformances

• Identify and implement changes to ensure a measured reduction in non‑conformances and overall operation efficiency gains are achieved in an environment of continuous improvement

Leadership and Team

• Lead the Supply Chain function ensuring regional expectations are met

• Lead the recruitment, retention, and development of the team ensuring personal and professional development is undertaken

• Consistently demonstrate and reinforce the values of Brenntag through exemplary standard setting and observed behaviours in the areas of performance, leadership, teamwork, and accountability

• Build an exceptional customer‑centric culture

• Actively participate in the annual People Performance Management process (PPM), establishing individual KPIs and monitoring performance to ensure targets and effective work outcomes are achieved

• Take ownership of learning and development opportunities by creating an Individual Development Plan (IDP), strengthening your personal and professional development

• Perform such other duties and activities which may be assigned to you from time to time

QSHE:

• Maintain thorough knowledge of the Company’s Integrated Management Systems and comply with all policies and procedures of the systems

• Maintain sound knowledge of relevant requirements and regulations

• Adhere to the Company’s “Safety First” culture ensuring the highest safety standards are always maintained and that respect and collaboration with colleagues is embedded in all daily work activities

Chain of Responsibility (COR):

• Be aware of, understand and comply with Brenntag’s Chain of Responsibility Policy and Guidelines

Responsible Care:

• Be aware of the Company's responsibility under the "Responsible Care" initiative and always uphold the conditions of such membership

Product Stewardship:

• Ensure products handled by the Company are only promoted for the purpose specified in writing by the Producer and make no claims or statements, which can be used against the Company

• Ensure correct storage of goods and services under the Product Stewardship specifications

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Tertiary qualified in relevant field (Supply Chain/ Operations / Logistics Management)

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in Supply Chain or related field

• Minimum 6 years’ experience managing large teams within Supply Chain

• Evidenced ability to lead change, improve engagement and deliver results

• Comfortable with "getting your hands dirty" in the details of a plant's operations while maintaining a high‑level regional view

• Working knowledge and experience in the chemical industry advantageous

• Working knowledge and experience of SAP including in‑depth understanding of purchasing/planning/logistics and warehousing

• Strong commercial and business acumen with demonstrated strategic agility

• Proven leadership skills with ability to coach, develop, mentor and inspire

• Strategic agility - ability to envision and execute strategies and projects

• Highly developed interpersonal skills – active listener and outstanding communicator

• A strong work ethic, flexible in approach and supportive of others

• Must have a “best practice” continuous improvement and customer centric mindset

• Results orientated with a solutions‑based sales approach

• Agile, highly collaborative with an early adopter mindset

• Ability to manage complexity and change in a dynamic environment

• Analytical skills and high attention to detail

• Strong persuasion and presentation skills

• Highly motivated with a demonstrated ability to work under pressure managing and prioritizing to meet tight deadlines

• Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills and ability to work well as part of cross functional teams