Head of Supply Chain (Chemical)

about the company
An international organization is seeking a strategic Supply Chain Director to lead end-to-end supply chain strategies, regional logistics, and operational excellence initiatives. Reporting to senior leadership, this role oversees digital supply chain transformation, logistics procurement, customs compliance, and data governance within a complex matrix structure.

about the job

• Supply Chain Strategy & Operational Excellence: Direct end-to-end supply chain processes, implementing core model enhancements, digital platforms (TMS, APS, Master Data), and lean methodologies to optimize working capital and service levels.

• Logistics Procurement & Vendor Management: Manage freight and logistics tenders, contract negotiations, and service provider performance across transportation, forwarding, and warehousing networks while enforcing health, safety, and legal standards.

• Customs Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Oversee regional customs operations, ensuring strict regulatory compliance, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement in tariff and origin classifications.

• Data Governance: Lead data architecture and governance initiatives to ensure master data accuracy across vendor, customer, and material platforms.

• Organizational Leadership & Mentorship: Build regional capability by developing talent, managing cross-functional teams, and animating key user networks to drive operational standards

about the manager/team
Join a dynamic multinational business operating across the APAC region. You will lead a lean, highly agile regional team, working closely with executive leadership to drive high-impact transformation with direct visibility and minimal corporate bureaucracy.

key requiremets

• Education: Master's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or Engineering.

• Experience: 10+ years of supply chain and logistics leadership within complex, multi-site international environments.

• Methodologies & Systems: Proven proficiency with enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP), continuous improvement tools (Lean / Six Sigma), and project management execution.

how to apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. While we receive a high volume of applications and can only contact shortlisted candidates, we value every profile we review.