Senior Defence Supply & Logistics Lead

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

Job summary

MINDEF seeks an experienced supply chain leader to oversee secure warehouse operations, distribution, disposal, repair, and returns for defence equipment. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, drive process improvements, and ensure cost-effective, resilient material flow across multiple locations with travel as required.

You will develop and implement supply chain strategies, enhance traceability, and lead training initiatives to build capability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in supply chain-related areas such as logistics management and asset stewardship.
• Meticulous with a keen eye for detail, particularly in identifying potential non-compliances.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across levels.
• Ability to adapt to change, manage competing priorities and drive process improvements.
• Role involves a mix of office and warehouse environments with travel to different locations and potential physical inspections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee secure warehouse operations for defence equipment and supplies.
• Ensure compliance, handle temperature-sensitive materials and maintain real-time inventory control and traceability.
• Manage efficient distribution networks to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Coordinate with transport providers to meet Service Logistics Agreements.
• Optimise costs, track performance and respond to urgent supply and deployment needs.
• Manage secure disposal of materials, oversee repair and refurbishment to extend asset life and manage reverse logistics for returns.
• Analyse data to drive cost savings and process improvements.
• Lead development and implementation of supply chain strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop training programmes and career development plans to enhance team capability and operational excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Data analysis

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

MINDEF seeks an experienced supply chain leader to oversee secure warehouse operations, distribution, disposal, repair, and returns for defence equipment. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, drive process improvements, and ensure cost-effective, resilient material flow across multiple locations with travel as required.

You will develop and implement supply chain strategies, enhance traceability, and lead training initiatives to build capability and operational excellence.