Supply Chain Manager – APAC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Asia.

📋 Description

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support for supply chain operations to APAC franchisees and DQ team members.

• Offer oversight and assistance for franchisee supply chains.

• Ensure consistent supply from regional suppliers.

• Direct product sourcing for limited-time offers.

• Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities.

• Develop and outline sourcing and distribution strategies for potential new markets in APAC.

• Manage key supplier relationships, including risk management, cost optimization, and ensuring supply continuity for essential products.

• Create, oversee, and sustain an effective supplier network for APAC markets.

• Directly communicate with APAC franchisees regarding supply chain issues.

• Formulate and implement corrective action plans with suppliers.

• Aid in the execution of APAC marketing strategies, timelines, and projects in new countries utilizing the DEDVIM process.

• Identify and cultivate local and regional suppliers compliant with local regulations and ADQ criteria.

• Aggregate market volume to secure improved collective pricing.

• Collaborate with APAC teams in Product Development, Marketing, FSQR, CSS, and Operations.

• Support the entry of new markets and franchisees.

• Assist with the DQ product approval process.

• Guarantee a stable, high-quality, and cost-effective supply of food, packaging, and equipment to APAC franchisees.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.

• 6–8 years of experience in Foodservice sourcing and Supply Chain.

• Familiarity with import/export practices.

• Experience within a franchisor organization is advantageous, particularly with a Western QSR brand.

• Knowledge and understanding of the foodservice and distribution/supply industry.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

• Availability to occasionally work evenings and weekends as required.

• Capability to obtain visas for travel to various countries.

• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a diverse team.

• Skill in multitasking and prioritizing multiple projects and requests in a fast-paced environment.

• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail, accuracy, and urgency.

• Proficient in written and spoken English.

• Competent in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded.

• A culture of inclusion and belonging.

• Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.

• Recruitment, engagement, and retention based on qualifications and merit.