Director, Supply Chain

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Job Title: Director, Supply Chain & Logistics

Reports To: General Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are now seeking an experienced Director, Supply Chain & Logistics to lead Markono Logistics Pte Ltd — overseeing our logistics, warehousing and fulfilment functions, and driving our ongoing transformation towards a technology-enabled, customer-centric supply chain.

The successful candidate will be a proven leader with extensive experience in warehouse management, logistics operations, and business improvement - ideally gained in a large manufacturing or 3PL environment.  You will play a pivotal role in shaping Markono's Logistics' strategy and ensuring that our operations remain competitive and future-ready.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Departmental Leadership

• Overseeing Markono Logistics, setting departmental goals, objectives, and resourcing plan
• Develop and implement strategic logistics initiatives aligned with Markono Group's business objectives
• Lead the planning and execution of logistics strategies for new account setups - developing operational flows, coordinating with Sales, Business Development, and IT for required system integrations or enhancements
• Manage P&L performance, ensuring margins and expenses align with revenue goals in the financial plan
• Participate in contract negotiations for logistics operations and service rates, ensuring alignment with organisational standards and cost-effectiveness

Operational Excellence

• Drive effective warehouse management processes and systems by establishing new operating standards and ensuring compliance
• Oversee all aspects of warehousing, fulfilment, and transportation services, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness from service providers
• Investigate and resolve warehousing-related issues, identify root causes of inventory discrepancies, and implement process improvements
• Authorise and maintain Quality/Operations Procedures, Work Instructions (WIs), and relevant records to uphold system integrity and audit readiness
• Ensure compliance with all relevant management systems, including Quality Management System, FSC CoC Management System, Environmental, Health & Safety Management System, and Business Continuity Plan (BCP)

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Drive operational transformation through automation, digitalisation, and process innovation
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance data visibility, system integration, and throughput performance
• Continuously review and optimise logistics workflows to improve productivity, service quality, and customer experience

Customer & Business Development

• Leverage knowledge of customers' businesses to identify new business development opportunities for Markono Logistics
• Participate in customer meetings and regular business reviews to share performance updates, productivity insights, and improvement plans

People Leadership & Development

• Build and lead a high-performing logistics team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and operational discipline
• Identify individual and team skill gaps, and implement training and development programmes to strengthen capability
• Hold team members accountable to established performance levels and department goals
• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and service excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, or a related discipline
• At least 15 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing large-scale logistics or warehousing operations
• Proven experience in manufacturing or 3PL environments.
• Demonstrated ability to implement warehouse management systems (WMS), automation, or digital transformation projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies (Green/Black Belt certification a plus)
• Experience in strategic planning, P&L management, and business performance optimisation
• Knowledge of ASRS, Manhattan and Warehouse Control System will be advantageous
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to collaborate effectively across functions
• A passion for operational excellence, compliance, and people development
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, leadership, and communication skills

Markono is committed to fostering and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace.We believe that a diverse workforce is needed to drive innovation, grow, and succeed in today's corporate climate. We recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of nationality, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability and mental health conditions. Join us and thrive