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A dynamic food company in Singapore is looking for a proactive Supply Chain Manager to oversee sourcing, supplier management, and logistics. This role involves enhancing end-to-end supply chain performance and ensuring timely procurement for central kitchen operations. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in food production or FMCG, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets.
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead our sourcing, supplier management, inventory, and supply planning activities across local and regional markets. You will play a key role in ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement and logistics support for our central kitchen operations, while improving end-to-end supply chain performance. If you are passionate about people, pets, and premium service, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we’d love to have you on our team.
Responsibilities
Procurement Operations
Lead full-cycle procurement activities: sourcing, negotiation, order planning, and vendor management.
Ensure timely purchasing of all materials (meat, ingredients, packaging, etc.) required by production.
Maintain vendor database, sourcing records, PO management and ensure contract compliance.
Sourcing & Supplier Development
Identify, assess, and onboard reliable suppliers for both local and overseas sourcing.
Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and performance KPIs especially cost competitiveness.
Explore new product/ingredient sourcing in collaboration with Marketing and R&D.
Quality Control & Inspection
Oversee QC checks for incoming goods, particularly raw meats (e.g., fat content, cut quality).
Define SOPs for procurement QC and ensure frontline execution by the Procurement Executive.
Coordinate with kitchen, operations, and QC teams on materials rejections or feedback.
Import/Export Logistics
Manage import documentation for meat/raw goods into Singapore and export shipments.
Ensure compliance with AVS regulations and liaise with relevant authorities or agencies.
Monitor stock levels and ensure inventory control by Date of Sale (DOS).Implement JIT (Just-In-Time) stock strategies and Kanban processes to reduce overstock/downtime.
Central Planning
Contribute to 5M capacity planning and Master Production Schedule (MPS).
Align purchasing/delivery with ERP systems (POs, WOs).
Drive for 100% OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) delivery to internal stakeholders and customers.
Cross Functional Collaboration
Partner with Finance for invoicing, payment approvals, and cost control.
Collaborate with kitchen, ops, and logistics teams to ensure smooth production flow.
Support planning around stock levels, production volumes, and supply continuity.
Team Leadership
Supervise, coach, and develop the Procurement Executive, delegating routine tasks and ensuring alignment with department goals.
Review team performance and identify areas for upskilling or process improvement.
Data & Reporting
Maintain procurement tracking sheets and dashboards using Excel / Google Sheets.
Submit regular reports on spend, supplier performance, and cost-saving measures.
Identify and implement procurement/SCM process enhancements or automation tools.
Requirements
Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or related field.
10+ years of relevant procurement/supply chain experience; food production/FMCG preferred.
Proven track record in supplier negotiation, planning, and ERP system usage.
Familiarity with import/export compliance (AVS regulations a plus).
Experience with Lean/Six Sigma or process improvement frameworks is an advantage.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder communication skills.
High proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and reporting tools.
Ability to lead junior team members and manage cross-functional projects.