Deputy Director, Supply Chain Program Management

Our Vision is to be the preferred talent partner in Asia to accurately identify and integrate high potential talents for our clients and accomplish career success for our candidates.

Over the years, we have continued to innovate and improve how we identify and assess talents to deliver on successful talent strategies for our clients.

We are seeking a highly autonomous and strategic professional to serve as the Deputy Director, Program Management, within the Supply Chain Transformation Office. This is an individual contributor role with significant organizational influence, responsible for independently driving a major supply chain transformation program from planning through execution. The role requires a visionary thinker with exceptional program management expertise, financial acumen, and the ability to engage and influence senior leadership across the enterprise.

The Challenges 

Strategic Program Leadership

• Independently define and drive the strategic vision for the transformation program, ensuring full alignment with the organizations long-term supply chain goals.
• Establish and implement program governance frameworks and decision-making processes, working directly with executive stakeholders.
• Serve as the central point of accountability for all program outcomes, driving progress with minimal supervision.

Program Planning and Execution

• Develop comprehensive, integrated program plans, including timelines, key milestones, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead and manage all program execution activities independently, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic objectives.
• Oversee program finances, ensuring cost control and realization of business value.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage directly with C-suite executives, senior leaders, and external partners to secure program sponsorship and strategic alignment.
• Prepare and present high-impact reports and updates to senior leadership and Board committees.
• Navigate complex organizational landscapes to build consensus and overcome resistance to change.

Risk Management and Governance

• Proactively identify and mitigate program risks, ensuring adherence to governance and regulatory compliance.
• Independently resolve complex challenges, escalating only critical issues requiring executive intervention.
• Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
• Define program success metrics and monitor performance through data-driven insights.
• Conduct independent program health checks and make real-time adjustments to improve delivery effectiveness and outcomes.

What It Takes

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience delivering complex transformation programs, with a mandatory background in the Retail or FMCG industry.
• Proven end-to-end supply chain management experience, covering areas such as procurement, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution.
• Recognized certifications in program management (e.g., PMP, PgMP) and/or change management (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR) are highly desirable.
• Strong financial oversight and governance experience, with the ability to manage multimillion-dollar program budgets.
• Demonstrated success in operating independently at a senior level, influencing C-suite stakeholders, and driving enterprise-wide change.

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Employment Agency No: 11C5794