Industry: Medical Devices / Precision Engineering / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Opportunity
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Manager, Supply Chain for an established medical-device and precision engineering manufacturing company in Singapore.
This position will oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, production planning, inventory management, warehousing and logistics. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in improving operational efficiency, optimising costs and strengthening supply chain performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the overall Supply Chain Department, overseeing procurement, planning, logistics and warehouse operations.
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies, policies and SOPs to support manufacturing operations and business objectives.
- Oversee end-to-end demand planning, forecasting, material purchasing, inventory control and logistics activities.
- Drive improvements in material planning, forecast accuracy, inventory optimisation and supply readiness.
- Lead, mentor and develop Procurement and Warehouse teams, driving operational accountability and continuous improvement.
- Manage supplier sourcing, evaluation, qualification and performance to maintain a reliable and cost-effective supply base.
- Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, supply commitments and commercial agreements.
- Oversee warehouse operations, stock accuracy, cycle counts, material handling and inventory reconciliation.
- Manage logistics partners, freight forwarders and transportation arrangements to improve service delivery and cost efficiency.
- Drive cross-functional supply chain improvement initiatives to reduce operational costs, improve inventory accuracy and strengthen overall performance.
Requirements
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related discipline.
- 8-10 years of relevant supply chain experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
- Strong end-to-end supply chain management experience covering procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing and logistics.
- Good understanding of import/export procedures and supply chain operations.
- Proven experience managing suppliers, negotiating contracts and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
- Strong leadership, people management and cross-functional stakeholder management capabilities.
- Excellent analytical, project management and problem-solving skills.
- Prior experience within a manufacturing environment will be advantageous.