Senior Executive – Factory Supply Chain

About the role

The Senior Executive – Factory Supply Chain is responsible for ensuring a reliable, quality, and cost‑effective supply of coconut milk to support production at Nestlé's Kurunegala factory. Reporting to the Head of Factory Supply Chain, the role focuses on supplier management, sourcing operations, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure a reliable coconut milk supply to meet production requirements.
• Manage mill performance, compliance, and supplier relationships.
• Drive quality, food safety, hygiene and safety standards across supplier operations.
• Coordinate supplier payments and financial compliance processes.
• Conduct supplier visits and lead mill performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop and onboard new mills and suppliers to support sourcing growth.

Required profile

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Chemical/Process Engineering, Food or Microbiological Science.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in supply chain or food manufacturing environments.
• Fluency in English and Sinhala.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem‑solving abilities with a result‑oriented mindset.

Required skills

• Lean
• ISO
• Continuous improvement