General Manager

OceanSTAR Elite Engineering Groups Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore seeks a General Manager for Supply Chain to provide strategic leadership and oversight of supply chain operations. The role includes responsibilities for procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate has 12–15 years of experience in supply chain roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position. Strong skills in strategy development, team leadership, and cost optimization are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12–15 years of supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong background in procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
• Experience in complex, project-based manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of supply chain operations.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategy aligned with corporate goals.
• Oversee logistics and distribution operations to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Procurement

Logistics management

Inventory management

Supplier negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary

The General Manager, Supply Chain is responsible for providing strategic leadership and end-to-end oversight of the organization’s supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, warehousing, and supplier management. This role ensures supply continuity, cost optimization, risk management, and alignment with business objectives while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement the overall supply chain strategy aligned with corporate goals and growth plans.
• Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain, procurement, logistics, and inventory teams.
• Act as a key member of the management team, providing strategic input and decision support.

Procurement & Supplier

• Oversee strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Establish long-term partnerships with key suppliers to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Logistics, Warehousing & Inventory

• Direct logistics and distribution operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Optimize inventory levels to balance service level, working capital, and obsolescence risk.
• Oversee warehousing operations, capacity planning, and distribution network design.

Cost, Risk & Performance Management

• Drive cost reduction initiatives and productivity improvements across the supply chain.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including supply disruption, geopolitical, and operational risks.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance, service levels, and cost efficiency.

Process Improvement & Digitalization

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, best practices).
• Drive digital transformation and adoption of supply chain systems (ERP, planning tools, analytics).
• Standardize processes and improve data accuracy, visibility, and decision-making.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and Project teams.
• Support business development and project execution through effective supply planning.
• Manage external stakeholders including logistics providers, vendors, and auditors.

Qualificationsamp; Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 12–15 years of supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong background in procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier negotiations.
• Experience in complex, project-based, manufacturing, or industrial environments preferred.