Supply Chain Manager (Based in Indonesia)

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Manager will establish, develop, and manage the company's Logistics and Supply Chain Department. The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end supply chain and logistics functions, ensuring efficient procurement coordination, raw material movement, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and distribution. This role requires a hands-on manager who can establish effective logistics systems, develop operational procedures, manage logistics teams, and drive cost optimisation across the company's seafood processing and export operations.

A. Supply Chain & Logistics Management

1. Establish and lead the company's Logistics and Supply Chain Department, including developing the department's organisational structure, responsibilities and operational procedures.
2. Develop and implement an integrated supply chain strategy aligned with the company's production and business objectives.
3. Oversee end-to-end logistics operations, including inbound transportation, warehousing, inventory management, outbound distribution, and export shipments.
4. Ensure efficient coordination between procurement, production, warehouse, sales, and finance departments.
5. Develop logistics policies, SOPs, workflows, and performance monitoring systems.

B. Transportation & Distribution Management

1. Oversee transportation arrangements for raw materials, finished products, and other operational supplies.
2. Manage relationships and negotiate commercial terms with transporters, freight forwarders, shipping agents, and other logistics service providers.
3. Ensure timely and cost-effective domestic and international shipments.
4. Monitor transportation performance, delivery schedules, and logistics service quality.

C. Warehouse & Inventory Management

1. Establish effective warehouse management and inventory control systems.
2. Monitor inventory accuracy, stock movements, storage utilisation, and material handling efficiency.
3. Coordinate with production and procurement teams to ensure sufficient raw material availability and appropriate inventory levels.
4. Implement appropriate inventory management practices to minimise stock losses, wastage and unnecessary holding costs.
5. Ensure proper warehouse operating procedures, stock reconciliation, and reporting.

D. Cost Management & Performance Improvement

1. Develop and manage the logistics department's operating budget.
2. Identify opportunities to reduce transportation, warehousing, handling, and distribution costs.
3. Conduct vendor evaluations and negotiate competitive rates and service agreements.
4. Establish departmental KPIs and regularly report operational performance to management.
5. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, service levels, and overall supply chain performance.

E. Team Development & Management

1. Recruit, develop and supervise the logistics team, including the two local Logistics Officers.
2. Establish clear job responsibilities, performance expectations and reporting structures.
3. Provide training and guidance to develop the capabilities of local employees.
4. Foster effective communication and coordination across departments.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in logistics and supply chain management.
• Prior experience in a managerial or supervisory position is strongly preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, seafood processing, food production, FMCG, or export-oriented industries will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of logistics operations, transportation management, warehouse management, inventory control, and international shipping.
• Experience in managing freight forwarders, shipping lines, transport vendors, and third-party logistics providers.
• Strong vendor negotiation, cost control, and analytical capabilities.
• Experience in developing departmental SOPs, systems, and operational KPIs.
• Good leadership and team management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and supply chain/inventory management systems or ERP platforms.
• Strong English communication skills Bahasa Indonesia proficiency or willingness to learn is an advantage.
• Must be willing to relocate and work in Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia.