Head of Supply Chain (SCM)
About the Opportunity
Our client is a confidential, well-established Global Manufacturing organization in Thailand with a strong manufacturing and export-oriented business.
As part of its ongoing organizational development, the company is strengthening its Supply Chain leadership team and is seeking an experienced Head of Supply Chain to drive end-to-end planning, supply chain optimization, and operational efficiency.
This is a key leadership opportunity for a commercially minded Supply Chain professional who can connect Demand, Supply, Procurement, Manufacturing, Inventory, Logistics, and Customer Service to improve overall business performance.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in optimizing supply chain resources, manufacturing capacity, inventory, and production priorities while ensuring alignment with business demand and profitability.
Candidate Profile
- Solid experience in Supply Chain Management, Planning, and/or Supply Chain Optimization, preferably within Food Manufacturing, FMCG, or related manufacturing industries
- Strong experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Production Planning
- Proven experience managing S&OP / End-to-End Planning processes
- Strong understanding of Manufacturing Capacity Planning and resource utilization
- Strong understanding of SKU Complexity, Product Mix, Inventory Management, and Supply Chain Constraints
- Proven track record in Supply Chain Optimization, including cost reduction, inventory optimization, capacity utilization, and operational improvement
- Strong Commercial Mindset, with the ability to connect Supply Chain decisions with cost, profitability, customer demand, and overall business performance
- Strong ability to prioritize production and supply decisions based on demand, profitability, customer requirements, and operational efficiency
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage, coach, and develop teams
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Good command of English and Thai
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the end-to-end Supply Chain function, including Planning, Procurement/Sourcing, Manufacturing Planning, Inventory, Logistics, and Customer Service
- Lead and strengthen the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process across Demand, Supply, Procurement, Production, and Inventory
- Drive Demand Planning and Supply Planning to align market demand with material availability, manufacturing capacity, and inventory requirements
- Lead Production Planning and Manufacturing Capacity Planning to maximize resource utilization and operational efficiency
- Develop strategies to optimize inventory levels while maintaining product availability and customer service performance
- Analyze SKU complexity, product mix, production constraints, and resource utilization to improve supply chain efficiency
- Establish production priorities based on customer demand, profitability, manufacturing capacity, and operational efficiency
- Identify and implement initiatives to reduce supply chain costs, optimize inventory, improve capacity utilization, and enhance operational performance
- Strengthen cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Logistics, and Customer Service
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support business growth, profitability, and operational excellence
- Lead continuous improvement and Supply Chain Optimization initiatives
- Establish and monitor relevant Supply Chain KPIs to drive performance and accountability
- Lead, coach, and develop Supply Chain teams and build a high-performing organization
Ref: JN-092026-210335