Award-winning executive recruitment company, Monroe Consulting Group, is recruiting on behalf of a leading automotive manufacturing company. Our client specializes in automotive part production. They are seeking leadership, planning, and operational management skills to oversee production, warehouse and manufacturing support functions. This job is based in Chonburi, Thailand.
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading the strategic planning and execution of material management, production planning, forecasting, and inventory control to ensure supply continuity and operational excellence within an automotive manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is an impact-driven leader with a proven ability to deploy advanced analytical thinking and champion cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives that fundamentally support aggressive business growth and manufacturing efficiency.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and execute an integrated supply chain strategy that drives operational excellence, cost competitiveness, and long-term business growth.
Align cross-functional plans with Sales, Operations, and Engineering to synchronize production capacity, material availability, and customer demand.
Lead material and capacity planning to ensure uninterrupted supply of components and raw materials, proactively mitigating risks related to lead times and supplier performance.
Drive demand forecasting through data-driven analysis of customer schedules, market trends, and production history, ensuring forecast accuracy and agility.
Oversee production planning to balance material availability, resource capacity, and strategic priorities, ensuring optimal utilization and schedule adherence.
Establish and manage inventory strategies that enhance delivery performance, optimize working capital, and minimize excess or obsolete stock.
Champion process improvement and system optimization across material planning, MRP, and production control to strengthen data integrity and planning efficiency.
Lead and develop a high-performing supply chain team focused on collaboration, strategic problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Extensive years of progressive experience in Material Management, Production Planning, or Supply Chain functions within the automotive or manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage forecasting, capacity planning, and material control processes.
Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, MFG/Pro, Oracle, or equivalent) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Proven ability to lead teams, drive process discipline, and implement systematic process controls.
Good command of English is highly required.
