We are looking for a proactive and experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead our sourcing, supplier management, inventory, and supply planning activities across local and regional markets. You will play a key role in ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement and logistics support for our central kitchen operations, while improving end-to-end supply chain performance. If you are passionate about people, pets, and premium service, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we'd love to have you on our team.

Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

• Lead full-cycle procurement activities: sourcing, negotiation, order planning, and vendor management.
• Ensure timely purchasing of all materials (meat, ingredients, packaging, etc.) required by production.
• Maintain vendor database, sourcing records, PO management and ensure contract compliance.

Sourcing & Supplier Development

• Identify, assess, and onboard reliable suppliers for both local and overseas sourcing.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and performance KPIs especially cost competitiveness.
• Explore new product/ingredient sourcing in collaboration with Marketing and R&D.

Quality Control & Inspection

• Oversee QC checks for incoming goods, particularly raw meats (e.g., fat content, cut quality).
• Define SOPs for procurement QC and ensure frontline execution by the Procurement Executive.
• Coordinate with kitchen, operations, and QC teams on materials rejections or feedback.

Import/Export Logistics

• Manage import documentation for meat/raw goods into Singapore and export shipments.
• Ensure compliance with AVS regulations and liaise with relevant authorities or agencies.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure inventory control by Date of Sale (DOS).Implement JIT (Just-In-Time) stock strategies and Kanban processes to reduce overstock/downtime.

Central Planning

• Contribute to 5M capacity planning and Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Align purchasing/delivery with ERP systems (POs, WOs).
• Drive for 100% OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) delivery to internal stakeholders and customers.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance for invoicing, payment approvals, and cost control.
• Collaborate with kitchen, ops, and logistics teams to ensure smooth production flow.
• Support planning around stock levels, production volumes, and supply continuity.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, coach, and develop the Procurement Executive, delegating routine tasks and ensuring alignment with department goals.
• Review team performance and identify areas for upskilling or process improvement.

Data & Reporting

• Maintain procurement tracking sheets and dashboards using Excel / Google Sheets.
• Submit regular reports on spend, supplier performance, and cost-saving measures.
• Identify and implement procurement/SCM process enhancements or automation tools.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant procurement/supply chain experience; food production/FMCG preferred.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiation, planning, and ERP system usage.
• Familiarity with import/export compliance (AVS regulations a plus).
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma or process improvement frameworks is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• High proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and reporting tools.
• Ability to lead junior team members and manage cross-functional projects.