Senior Supply Chain Manager - Food & Cold-Chain Ops

kingfisher recruitment (singapore) pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruitment (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

on behalf of an established food distributor in Singapore seeks a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end operations, including demand planning, inventory, purchasing, warehousing and logistics. You will collaborate with Sales, Finance and QA, coordinate with suppliers, manage cold-chain for frozen and chilled products, and drive process improvements to improve service levels and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics or operations.
• Experience within food distribution, FMCG, food manufacturing, wholesale or a related industry is strongly preferred.
• Practical experience in demand planning, inventory management, purchasing, warehousing and distribution.
• Knowledge of import procedures, freight forwarding and cold-chain logistics would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with ERP, inventory management or warehouse management systems.
• Able to work effectively across different departments and with external service providers.
• Hands-on, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Prior team leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day supply chain operations covering demand planning, inventory management, purchasing, warehousing, transportation and delivery.
• Develop demand forecasts and replenishment plans based on sales trends, customer requirements and inventory levels.
• Monitor stock availability, inventory turnover, product expiry and slow-moving items.
• Coordinate purchase orders, inbound shipments and delivery schedules with local and overseas suppliers.
• Work closely with freight forwarders, warehouses, transport providers and other external partners.
• Oversee cold-chain and temperature-controlled logistics for frozen and chilled food products.
• Ensure timely product availability while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and controlling operational costs.
• Coordinate closely with Sales, Finance, Quality Assurance and other internal teams to support customer requirements.
• Resolve daily operational issues, including shipment delays, stock shortages, warehouse discrepancies and delivery challenges.
• Review existing supply chain processes and implement practical improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and service levels.
• Track and report relevant supply chain and operational KPIs.
• Lead and support the supply chain team while remaining actively involved in daily operations.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory management

Purchasing

Warehousing

Transportation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Diploma/Degree in SCM or related

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

Kingfisher Recruitment (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

on behalf of an established food distributor in Singapore seeks a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end operations, including demand planning, inventory, purchasing, warehousing and logistics. You will collaborate with Sales, Finance and QA, coordinate with suppliers, manage cold-chain for frozen and chilled products, and drive process improvements to improve service levels and cost efficiency.