Supply Chain & Operations Lead (E-Commerce & FMCG)

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Company Overview

Our client is an established organization operating within the e-commerce and consumer goods sector. The company offers opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals while contributing to meaningful projects and business initiatives.

Location: Taguig, Philippines

Work Setup: Onsite

Compensation Flexibility: Open to negotiation for highly qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Supply Chain and Operations, overseeing demand and supply planning, inventory management, warehousing, order fulfillment, and logistics performance.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies to ensure optimal inventory availability, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Oversee demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory optimization, and replenishment strategies to support commercial requirements.
• Drive warehouse and fulfillment performance through effective management of third-party logistics (3PL) providers and external service partners.
• Manage supplier and logistics partnerships, including contract negotiations, service performance, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders to align demand forecasts, inventory investments, and operational priorities.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) covering forecast accuracy, inventory health, fulfillment efficiency, service levels, and operational costs.
• Lead budgeting, cost-to-serve analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain and operational performance.
• Oversee supply chain risk management, process improvements, and systems optimization to support business continuity and scalability.
• Lead and develop supply chain and operations teams, driving accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• At least 8–10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management and operations, including 3–5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong hands-on experience in demand and supply planning, inventory management, and warehouse or fulfillment operations.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end supply chain functions, balancing inventory availability, operational capacity, service levels, and costs.
• Experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers, including vendor performance, contract negotiations, and service delivery.
• Strong background in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, supply chain budgeting, and cost management.
• Experience leading managers or cross-functional teams and driving operational improvements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate with senior leadership and commercial teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in e-commerce, FMCG, consumer goods, or omnichannel retail operations.
• Familiarity with major e-commerce marketplaces, including Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
• Experience managing high-volume order fulfillment, inventory planning, and logistics operations across multiple sales channels.
• Exposure to supply chain systems implementation, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Order Management Systems (OMS), or planning automation.
• Experience supporting new product launches, market expansion, or additional distribution channels.
• MBA, postgraduate studies, or relevant professional certifications in Supply Chain Management or Operations.

Required Skills & Technologies

• End-to-End Supply Chain and Operations Management
• Demand Forecasting and Supply Planning
• Inventory Management and Replenishment Planning
• Sales, Commercial, and Operations Planning
• Warehouse and Order Fulfillment Management
• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Vendor Management
• E-Commerce and Omnichannel Operations
• Supply Chain Budgeting and Cost-to-Serve Analysis
• Supply Chain KPIs and Performance Analytics
• WMS, OMS, and Supply Chain Planning Systems
• Cross-Functional Leadership and Stakeholder Management

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About Lennor Metier

Lennor Metier is a specialized executive search and professional recruitment firm helping organizations hire leadership, finance, accounting, human resources, sales, marketing, supply chain, operations, and business-critical talent.

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