Supply Chain Manager – APAC

• Provide supply chain leadership, direction, and support to APAC franchisees and DQ team members
• Offer supply chain support and oversight to franchisee supply chains
• Ensure continuity of supply from regional suppliers
• Guide product sourcing for limited-time offers
• Assist with cost-saving opportunities
• Develop and define sourcing and distribution strategies for potential new APAC countries
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, risk, cost optimization, and supply continuity for core products
• Develop, manage, and maintain an efficient supplier network for APAC markets
• Communicate directly with APAC franchisees about supply chain matters
• Develop and implement corrective action plans with suppliers
• Support execution of APAC marketing plans, calendars, and new country projects using the DEDVIM process
• Identify and develop local and regional suppliers meeting local regulations and ADQ requirements
• Consolidate market volume to achieve better collective pricing
• Collaborate with APAC teams in PD, Marketing, FSQR, CSS, and Operations
• Support new market entry and new franchisees
• Support the DQ product approval process
• Ensure stable, quality, and cost-effective supply of food, packaging, and equipment to APAC franchisees

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• 6–8 years of working experience in Foodservice sourcing and Supply Chain
• Knowledge of import/export
• Working experience within a franchisor organization is a plus, preferably a Western QSR brand
• Knowledge and familiarity with the foodservice and distribution/supply industry
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Ability to work occasionally on evenings and weekends as necessary
• Ability to gain visas to travel to a variety of countries
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects and requests in a deadline-driven environment
• Well-organized with high attention to detail, accuracy, and urgency
• Written and conversational fluency in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams

• Initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded
• Culture of inclusion and belonging
• Employees bring their authentic selves to work
• Recruitment, engagement, and retention based on qualifications and merit