Program Implementation Manager

Korn Ferry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking a senior leader to design, deploy, and continuously improve Chemical Management Services for industrial customers across Asia Pacific. You will interface with customers, suppliers, logistics, EHS, and internal teams to ensure safe, compliant, cost-effective, and sustainable chemical management solutions.

Based in Seletar, Singapore, you will report to Sales Director, Aerospace ANZ/SEA & CMS APA.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical supply chain management across multiple industries.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end CMS deployments.
• Knowledge of Singapore/APAC regulatory requirements and EHS standards.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management.
• Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, and WMS/Chemical tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive CMS program aligned with customer and regulatory goals.
• Lead end-to-end deployment including sourcing strategy, onboarding, inventory systems, and logistics setup.
• Manage the chemical supply chain lifecycle from procurement to disposal.
• Improve inventory levels while maintaining production continuity and reducing working capital.
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, onboarding, and performance management.
• Ensure successful customer onboarding and manage change across accounts.
• Conduct regular business reviews and performance assessments with customers.
• Develop new business opportunities within existing and prospective accounts to grow CMS revenue.
• Ensure compliance with destination-country regulations, environmental standards, and policies.

Skills

Chemical supply chain management

Inventory optimization

EHS compliance

Vendor management

Operational excellence

SAP/Oracle/WMS

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Inventory Management System

Warehouse Management System

Chemical Tracking System

Job description

You will lead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of Chemical Management Services (CMS) program for industrial customers across Asia Pacific. We will need someone with expertise in chemical supply chain management, chemical lifecycle management, EHS compliance, inventory optimization, vendor management, and operational excellence. You will be the main interface between customers, chemical suppliers, logistics providers, EHS teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, cost-effective, and sustainable chemical management solutions. You will be an individual contributor and reporting directly to Sales Director, Aerospace ANZ/SEA & CMS APA. You will be based in Seletar, Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive Chemical Management Services (CMS) program aligned with customer operational, regulatory, and our goals.
• Lead end-to-end deployment of new customer program, including Chemical sourcing strategy, Supplier onboarding, Inventory management systems, Warehousing and logistics setup, Process standardization and Performance measurement frameworks
• Manage the complete chemical supply chain lifecycle from procurement through usage and disposal
• Improve inventory levels while maintaining production continuity and minimizing working capital.
• Lead sourcing activities across the chemical supply chain, including supplier identification, qualification, evaluation, onboarding, and performance management
• Ensure successful customer onboarding and change management.
• Conduct regular business reviews and performance assessments with customers.
• Develop new business opportunities within existing and prospective customer accounts to increase revenue and expand Chemical Management Services program.
• Ensure compliance with destination-country chemical regulations, customer-specific requirements, environmental standards, and corporate policies throughout the chemical supply chain lifecycle.
• Manage supplier performance through structured scorecards and review processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 - 8 years of experience in chemical supply chain management, chemical operations, or chemical management services.
• We require minimum 5 years leading complex implementation program in one or more industries: General Chemical, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Petrochemical, Specialty Chemicals
• Experience operating within Asia Pacific chemical regulatory requirements (Singapore Workplace Safety & Health regulations, Environmental Protection and Management Act requirements, Hazardous Chemicals regulations, GHS implementation, Dangerous Goods transportation requirements)
• Familiar with Chemical Supply Chain Expertise
• Experience managing strategic supplier and customer relationships
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Inventory Management System, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Chemical Tracking Systems
• Having certification in any one of these areas is preferred. These areas include certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional) and APICS CSCP or CPIM. They also include Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Chemical Safety, or EHS-related certifications.