Supply Chain Manager

This role requires the candidate to work in Cikarang Indonesia.

Client Overview:

Our client is a global leader in materials science pressure-sensitive technology and innovative self-adhesive solutions for consumer products and labels with a specialized focus on apparel footwear and retail industries. Established in 1935 with the first pressure-sensitive sticker and later expanding globally the company now operates in over 50 countries and 115 locations across six continents delivering intelligent creative and sustainable solutions including graphic tickets tags labels embellishments and packaging solutions.

In Indonesia the company supports a diverse range of customers in apparel footwear home textiles and sports goods sectors. Its manufacturing sites in West Java and Central Java serve as strategic hubs to meet the needs of exporters across the country ensuring high-quality production and efficient supply chain management.

Job Role:

The Supply Chain Manager is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the end-to-end supply chain lifecycle including planning inventory management and logistics. This position is designed for a player-coach a leader who can drive strategic alignment with regional stakeholders while remaining deeply immersed in operational execution. You will move beyond passive oversight to personally drive efficiency reduce bottlenecks and ensure the seamless flow of materials in a fast-paced multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Operations: Oversee planning materials management and distribution to ensure on-time delivery and cost-effectiveness.
• Regional Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for regional supply chain leaders ensuring local operations align with global strategic goals.
• Hands-on Execution: Directly supervise site employees monitoring workflow and personally troubleshooting operational issues as they arise.
• Process Optimization: Lead site-wide continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing (ELS) and Six Sigma to improve inventory turnover and reduce waste.
• Inventory & Planning Excellence: Partner with production and quality teams to optimize workflow manage resource allocation and reduce logistics bottlenecks.
• People Development: Build and retain a high-performing team by fostering a culture of accountability and providing coaching through the Global Performance Management System.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering or related field
• 710 years of supply chain/logistics experience in manufacturing (labels packaging apparel preferred)
• 35 years in leadership within a multinational company with experience reporting to regional/global stakeholders
• Hands-on doer mindset with ability to execute alongside the team
• Familiarity with apparel footwear labels packaging adhesives or intelligent labeling/RFID industries
• Professional business-level English
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing ELS Operating Principles WMS/ERP systems and continuous improvement frameworks
• Proven ability to connect operational performance to financial outcomes
• Strong people management coaching and team development skills with proactive problem-solving and decisive action

Job Code: #641