Regional Head of Supply Chain, APAC

An opportunity to build and lead the function in a regional capacity for a major multinational company.

Your new company

You will be joining a global industrial manufacturing organisation with a strong footprint across the Asia‑Pacific (APAC) region. The company operates within a complex, multi‑country supply chain environment, placing high emphasis on operational excellence, compliance, sustainability, and supply chain resilience to support long-term regional growth and customer success.

Your new role

As Supply Chain Director, APAC, you will lead the regional supply chain strategy and execution, overseeing end‑to‑end operations including procurement, logistics, inventory management, production planning, and distribution across multiple APAC markets. This is a highly strategic role with direct influence on business performance, cost optimisation, and supply chain resilience.

Key areas of responsibility include:
  • Defining and executing the APAC supply chain roadmap aligned with global strategy, regulatory requirements, and regional growth objectives.
  • Leading strategic sourcing and supplier management, ensuring quality, reliability, cost efficiency, and compliance with global procurement standards.
  • Overseeing international logistics and complex project execution, including cross-border trade, incoterms, and regulatory compliance.
  • Driving performance management and analytics, using KPIs and data-driven insights to guide regional decision-making.
  • Championing digitalisation and technology adoption, including SAP, planning tools, and analytics platforms.
  • Managing risk, compliance, and governance, covering trade, customs, safety, ethics, and FCPA requirements.
  • Building and integrating the Malaysia supply chain team, while ensuring seamless coordination and alignment across regional operations.

What you'll need to succeed

To excel in this role, you will bring:
  • 12–15 years of progressive supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role at a regional or global level.
  • Strong background in discrete manufacturing, preferably within sheet metal or industrial manufacturing environments.
  • Proven expertise across strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, inventory management, production planning, and international logistics.
  • Deep understanding of APAC trade routes, customs regulations, and cross-border supply chain operations.
  • Advanced capability in SAP, supply chain systems, and analytics tools such as Power BI and Excel.
  • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural communication skills.
  • A solid educational foundation with a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, or related fields; an MBA or Master’s degree is an advantage.
  • Fluency in English (Mandarin or another Asian language is a plus), high ethical standards, and the flexibility to travel up to 40% of the time.


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now at +60 3-7890 6228.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Supply Chain
Pay
Up to MYR 35,000 per month
Ref:
1286659

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Nicholas Fernandez, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sunway
Corporate Suite 19-01 at Sunway Resort Hotel,, Persiaran Lagoon,

Telephone: +60 3-7890 6228

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