Supply Chain Director, ASEAN

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. 

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of supply chain performance across one of the most dynamic and diverse regions in healthcare. As Supply Chain Director, ASEAN, you will provide regional leadership across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and distributor markets whilst helping to accelerate growth ambitions across emerging markets. Positioned alongside the ASEAN commercial leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in developing a more scalable, efficient and future ready supply chain operating model that supports growth, enhances customer experience and delivers operational excellence. 

We are seeking an experienced regional leader who understands the realities of operating across ASEAN markets, can navigate cultural complexity and has the ability to bring teams together around a shared vision. This role offers the opportunity to combine strategic leadership, transformation and talent development whilst ensuring the business continues to deliver for customers every day. 

Location: Singapore 

What will you be doing? 

• Lead the end-to-end ASEAN supply chain across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and distributor markets. 

• Provide regional leadership across planning, inventory, logistics, customer fulfilment, compliance and transformation. 

• Develop a connected, scalable and future-ready regional supply chain operating model. 

• Partner with commercial, finance, quality, regulatory and global supply chain teams to support business priorities and long-term growth. 

• Lead transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across the regional network. 

• Improve supply chain efficiency, resilience, operational performance and business continuity. 

• Support emerging market growth programmes while maintaining a strong focus on customer service. 

• Build, coach and develop high-performing teams across multiple countries. 

• Strengthen regional capabilities, succession planning and collaboration across diverse markets and cultures 

What will you need to be successful? 

Success in this role will come from your ability to combine strategic thinking, operational leadership and people development in a complex regional environment. You will be comfortable influencing across commercial and operational functions, leading through change and creating alignment across multiple markets and cultures.

Key requirements include:

• Demonstrated experience leading supply chain operations across multiple ASEAN markets, with genuine regional responsibility and exposure.

• Strong end to end supply chain leadership capability spanning planning, inventory management, customer fulfilment, logistics and operational excellence. 

• A proven track record of leading transformation, continuous improvement and operating model development whilst maintaining business performance and stakeholder engagement. 

• Strong people leadership experience with a passion for coaching, capability building, succession planning and developing high performing teams across diverse cultural environments. 

• Experience within MedTech, healthcare, life sciences or another regulated industry is preferred.

You. Unlimited. 
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion + Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com

• Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!

• Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.

• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.

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