Head of supply chain, Premium Lifestyle

Shanghai Permanent RMB1,350,000 - RMB1,650,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a senior procurement and supply chain professional to lead strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, inventory planning, and logistics operations across a diverse product portfolio. The role requires a commercial and operational Director who can drive procurement excellence while developing an agile supply chain capable of supporting a dynamic consumer business.
  • Opportunity to shape and optimise an end-to-end supply chain
  • High level of visibility and broad scope

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international consumer brand business with a strong presence across multiple markets. The organisation operates within the premium lifestyle and retail sector and is focused on enhancing operational effectiveness, supply reliability, and customer experience through continued investment in its supply chain capabilities.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall procurement and supply chain strategy, ensuring efficient sourcing, planning, and product availability across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Manage supplier relationships and negotiations across global sourcing markets.
  • Lead OEM and ODM supplier selection, development, performance management, and compliance activities.
  • Drive cost optimisation initiatives while maintaining quality, service, and sustainability standards.
  • Oversee demand planning, inventory management, and replenishment processes to ensure healthy stock levels and minimise working capital exposure.
  • Collaborate closely with commercial, merchandising, operations, and finance teams to improve forecast accuracy and inventory productivity.
  • Manage logistics and distribution activities, ensuring service levels, cost efficiency, and operational reliability.
  • Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans to improve resilience.
  • Build an agile supply chain framework that can respond effectively to changing customer demand, product launches, and market dynamics.
  • Lead and develop procurement and supply chain teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and implement corrective action plans where required.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in a senior procurement or supply chain leadership role.
  • Prior experience within luxury, premium lifestyle, retail, consumer products, or related industries.
  • Strong procurement background with demonstrated success in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
  • Significant experience managing OEM and ODM manufacturing partners.
  • Solid knowledge of inventory planning, demand planning, and logistics operations.
  • Track record of building and managing complex international supplier networks.
  • Strong commercial acumen and supplier negotiation capabilities.
  • Experience driving supply chain transformation and process improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing business environment.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive remuneration package.
  • Regional and cross-functional exposure.
  • Opportunity to lead a broad procurement and supply chain agenda with meaningful business impact.
  • Collaborative international working environment.
  • Platform to drive operational improvements and long-term capability building across the organisation.
Contact
Amy Cao
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7110950
Phone number
+86 21 6035 3551

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Supply Chain Management
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Amy Cao
Consultant phone
+86 21 6035 3551
Job Reference
JN-092026-7110950

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