Senior Supply Chain Manager

About the role

A leading Sri Lankan conglomerate with diversified business interests is looking for an experienced Senior Manager - Supply Chain to lead and strengthen its supply chain operations. The role suits a strategic supply chain professional who can drive operational excellence, optimise costs, enhance efficiency and lead end-to-end supply chain functions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, sourcing, demand planning, inventory management, warehousing and logistics.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with the organisation's business objectives.
• Drive cost optimisation while maintaining quality, service levels and efficiency.
• Build supplier relationships and negotiate strategic contracts.
• Oversee demand and supply planning to keep inventory levels and product availability optimal.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and supply chain digitalisation.
• Monitor KPIs and take corrective action, and ensure compliance with policies, standards and regulations.
• Lead, mentor and develop the supply chain team and work with cross-functional stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, Operations Management or a related field; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• Professional qualification such as CIPS, CILT, APICS/CSCP or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience, with significant managerial or senior leadership experience.
• Experience managing end-to-end supply chain in a large or diversified organisation.

Required skills

• Strategic sourcing, procurement, inventory management, logistics and demand planning.
• Negotiation, analytical, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and cost-efficiency drive.
• Experience with ERP systems and supply chain management technologies.