SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER - EEC CORRIDOR - MANUFACTURING - EXCELLENT SALARY AND BENEFITS
PRTR EXECUTIVE SEARCH has been retained by a highly regarded FMCG manufacturerto recruit a commercially minded Supply Chain Manager with the ability to take full ownership of end-to-end supply chain operations at a high-performing manufacturing site in the EEC of Thailand.
This is not a desk-only role. You will be expected to lead from the front — on the factory floor, in the warehouse, and at the leadership table — ensuring materials flow smoothly from supplier to customer while driving cost efficiency, service excellence, and operational discipline.
The role sits at the heart of the site's performance and plays a critical part in supporting regional and global operations across APAC.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
END-TO-END SUPPLY CHAIN
- Full ownership of planning, procurement, warehousing, order fulfillment, logistics, exports, and customer service
- Hands-on leadership and coaching of supervisors and operational teams
- Proactive problem-solving to ensure uninterrupted material and information flow
DEMAND, SUPPLY, PRODUCTION PLANNING
- Ownership of Allocation and S&OP processes
- Alignment of forecasts with production capacity and inventory targets
- Timely procurement from domestic and international suppliers to prevent disruption
PURCHASING, IMPORT AND COMPLIANCE
- Management of purchasing activities with a focus on cost, lead time, and reliability
- Oversight of all import/export activities, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance
- Coordination with freight forwarders and support for returns and credit processes
INVENTORY AND WAREHOUSE
- Strong control of inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and stock audits
- Maintain optimal inventory coverage (30–45 days) and minimize aged stock
- Drive FIFO discipline, scrap reduction, and continuous warehouse improvement
ORDER FULFILLMENT
- Ensure all orders are confirmed within 24 hours
- Deliver consistently high OTIF performance for domestic and export customers
- Clear, professional communication with customers and internal stakeholders
- Ownership of a live supply chain dashboard that clearly shows performance vs risk
- Tracking of OTIF, forecast accuracy, inventory health, open POs, cash utilization, and shipment status
- Early escalation of risks with clear mitigation plans
COMPLIANCE SAFETY AND QUALITY
- Ensure full compliance with Thai trade regulations and internal policies
- Maintain audit readiness (ISO, BRC, customer audits)
- Promote a safety-first culture across warehouse and logistics operations
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL AND REGIONAL COLLABORATION
- Act as the central link between Supply Chain, Production, Sales, Quality, Technical, and Finance
- Participate in regional APAC forums and global alignment initiatives
- Support growth and expansion through scalable supply chain capability
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
- Lead cost reduction, efficiency, and service improvement initiatives
- Apply Lean, Kaizen, and digital tools to simplify and strengthen operations
- Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 10 years of end-to-end supply chain experience in manufacturing
- At least 7 years in a leadership or managerial role
- Strong exposure to planning, procurement, customer service, warehousing, and logistics
- Proven track record of improving performance and hitting KPIs
- ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar) with strong data and Excel capability
- Lean / Kaizen / Continuous Improvement exposure
- Regional or global supply chain experience
- Familiarity with ISO9001, BRC, and import/export operations
