Supply Chain Director

Leoch Battery APAC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading battery company in Singapore is looking for a Director of Supply Chain to oversee global supply chain operations. The role requires extensive experience in logistics, international trade compliance, and leadership in senior operational roles. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience in supply chain management and must be fluent in English and Chinese. This full-time position involves frequent global travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or port operations.
• Proven leadership experience in senior operational roles.
• Strong knowledge of global customs and trade compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in global supply chain operations.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain processes for products.
• Ensure compliance with international customs and trade regulations.
• Identify new business opportunities and support sales.

Skills

Leadership

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

International Trade Compliance

Customer Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Operational Efficiency

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related fields

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

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• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of global supply chain operations, leveraging extensive experience in fleet management, port operations, and international logistics to support the company's battery-related supply chain activities.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain processes for lead‑acid and lithium products, including production coordination, factory audits, quality assurance, and timely delivery across global markets.
• Ensure full compliance with international customs and trade regulations, including Strategic Goods Control, FTA schemes, Export/Foreign Trade Controls, Dangerous Goods (DG) regulations, and specialized customs clearance procedures for battery‑classified shipments.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within assigned territories, working closely with the sales team to support market expansion and achieve growth targets.
• Maintain strong relationship with key account customers, providing high‑level support on order fulfilment, delivery coordination, and operational problem‑solving to uphold exceptional customer satisfaction standards.
• Drive operational efficiency and fast‑delivery performance, ensuring supply chain responsiveness that supports the company's global sales objectives.
• Represent the company in international engagements, including supplier visits, customer meetings, factory inspections, and trade‑related discussions. Frequent global travel is required.

Education And Work Experience Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, Business, or related fields.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, port operations, or global distribution management, preferably within manufacturing or battery‑related industries.
• Proven leadership experience in senior operational roles, such as General Manager, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of global logistics, customs procedures, DG handling, and international trade compliance.
• Experience in battery‑industry supply chains, including production coordination and factory audits.
• Strong business sense with ability to support sales.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English and Chinese for coordination with HQ and global partners.
• Proficient in database and Microsoft Office, SAP, and supply chain systems.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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