Executive search firm Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is recruiting a Supply Chain Head on behalf of a renowned food & beverage group company. The Head of Supply Chain is responsible for designing, leading, and optimizing the company's end-to-end supply chain across two business units - from procurement to store delivery) and warehousing to distribution operations. This role ensures the supply chain is efficient, cost-effective, reliable, and aligned with organizations growth and service objectives.
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement overall supply chain strategy across restaurants and retail businesses.
- Drive initiatives to improve supply chain performance, reduce costs, generate savings and enhance service levels.
- Partner with senior leadership to align supply chain operations with company growth objectives.
Restaurant Business (End to End Supply Chain)
- Oversee the full supply chain cycle: demand planning, procurement, vendor management, inbound logistics, inventory, warehousing and last-mile distribution to restaurants.
- Ensure reliable supply of food, beverages, packaging, and other restaurant requirements.
- Lead sourcing strategies to achieve quality, cost, and sustainability targets.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, and logistics partners to ensure resilience and risk mitigation.
- Implement systems and processes for demand forecasting, supply planning, and order fulfillment.
Cost Control & Budget Management:
- Monitor supply chain costs and work to control them while maintaining quality.
- Collaborate with finance to manage supply chain budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze data to improve supply chain efficiency and cost savings.
- Provide regular reports on inventory, costs, and performance metrics to senior management.
Retail Business (Warehousing & Distribution Operations)
- Lead and optimize warehouse operations (storage, inventory control, order processing).
- Manage distribution operations, ensuring accurate, on-time deliveries to retail outlets and customers.
- Establish and monitor KPIs for warehouse, productivity, inventory accuracy, and distribution efficiency.
- Introduce best practices in warehouse management (automation, safety, sustainability).
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food handling standards in all facilities.
People & Performance Management
- Lead and mentor a team across supply chain functions: procurement, planning, warehousing, and logistics.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
- Build capabilities and succession pipelines within the supply chain organization.
Technology & Continuous Improvement
- Leverage technology, data, and analytics for better visibility, planning, and decision-making.
- Drive process optimization, digital tools, and automation in procurement, warehousing, and distribution.
- Establish metrics to monitor supply chain performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
- 10+ years in supply chain management, purchasing, or logistics, preferably in the restaurant or foodservice industry.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a senior
- leadership role.
- Strong expertise in procurement, warehousing, logistics, and distribution.
- Experience managing food & beverage supply chains; retail or FMCG background a plus.
- Proven ability to manage large teams, vendors, and multi-site operations.
- Solid knowledge of ERP and supply chain management systems.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
