Supply Chain Director

Korn Ferry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the steel industry seeks a Supply Chain Director based in Singapore. This critical leadership role entails managing supply chain operations in China, focusing on strategy execution and team development. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience and a strategic mindset, willing to relocate to Shanghai for the first year of employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of related supply chain experience, including 5 years in leadership.
• Proven experience managing supply chain in China required.
• Excellent communication skills in Mandarin are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end supply chain operations including sourcing, procurement, inventory, and distribution.
• Shape supply chain strategy to support aggressive growth targets.
• Build and lead the supply chain team ensuring succession and contingency planning.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem-solving

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain, operations, or related fields

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in steel mills and roll industry, boasting the largest global footprint among its peers. Headquartered in Singapore, this company has technical operations in Austria and the United Kingdom, with dedicated local personnel covering every continent.

Powered by decades of global trade experience, technical knowledge, and manufacturing expertise, the company ensures the steel industry, as well as others, operates at peak efficiency. By providing customers worldwide with the most advanced rolls, it boosts output and enhances end product quality.

This company stands at the forefront of this critical industry and is determined to continue innovating to support the global steel industry’s role in driving world development.

Job Description

The Supply Chain Director will report to the Managing Director based in Singapore, work closely with the Senior Management team, and be actively involved in company’s strategic planning activities.

This is a critical leadership hire. The successful candidate must have prior supply chain experience in China and to be prepared to be based full-time in Shanghai for the first 12 months of employment to lead on-the-ground operations and build the supply chain foundation.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, procurement, inventory, production, and distribution
• Shape and execute supply chain strategy to support aggressive growth targets
• Enhance inventory management, production efficiency, and delivery performance
• Develop and implement policies and processes to improve operational consistency and quality
• Lead production planning, procurement, logistics, and supplier performance management
• Partner with product development to assess supply viability and cost implications
• Implement supply chain technology solutions to improve visibility and automation
• Build and lead the supply chain team, ensuring succession and contingency planning
• Collaborate with senior leadership on business planning and execution

The Successful Applicant

Applicants for the Supply Chain Director role will have the following attributes:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain, operations, or related fields
• Minimum of 15 years of related supply chain experience, including at least 5 years of experience in a leadership capacity
• Proven experience managing supply chain in China is required
• Willingness to relocate full-time to Shanghai for the first year is essential
• Strategic, growth-oriented mindset with entrepreneurial drive
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent writing, presentation, communication skills in Mandarin
• Proficient in process improvement (Lean, Six Sigma) and analytical problem-solving
• Deep understanding of supply chain systems, supplier management, and logistics