Regional Supply Chain Manager
I-PEX Singapore Yishun Full-time
About us
I-PEX Singapore Pte. Ltd. was incorporated in 1979 and is a subsidiary of I-PEX Inc., which is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. We specialise in manufacturing fine-pitch electronic connectors.
About the role
We are seeking a Regional Supply Chain Manager to be based in Singapore, supporting and coordinating subsidiary factories across the Southeast Asia region. This role is a regional corporate-hub position, responsible for optimising commercial models, strategic purchasing, and cross-border shipment flows, with a strong focus on cost, tariff, risk, and margin optimisation.The successful candidate will work closely with subsidiary factories, HQ functions, and regional stakeholders to build standardised, scalable commercial capabilities.
Key responsibilities- Design and implement regional commercial and trading models to optimize cost, tariff, and margin outcomes across subsidiary factories
- Support subsidiary factories by clarifying commercial terms, structuring quotations, and interpreting contracts to ensure compliance and alignment
- Act as the regional escalation point to resolve complex commercial and trading issues efficiently
- Ensure regional commercial activities comply with HQ policies and governance standards
- Develop and deploy strategic purchasing strategies for materials, components, logistics, and indirect spend to maximise aggregation and synergy benefits
- Lead or support supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, and risk mitigation to secure favourable agreements
- Design and implement optimal shipment routes balancing tariffs, customs duties, COO and FTA eligibility, lead times, costs, and supply risks
- Identify and manage commercial risks, including credit exposure, foreign exchange fluctuations, supplier risks, and contractual liabilities
- Establish and maintain regional commercial control points, standard operating procedures, and templates to standardise processes
- Experience working with manufacturing environments to understand operational and commercial challenges
- Strong understanding of international trade regulations, B2B commercial operations, tariffs, customs duties, FTAs (e.g., ASEAN, RCEP), and COO concepts
- Practical skills in total landed cost analysis and connecting cost structures to pricing and margin outcomes
- Comfortable working with numerical data, contracts, and conducting structured commercial analysis
- ERP system exposure (e.g., SAP) to support commercial and purchasing processes
- Proficiency in Japanese and/or Chinese language to facilitate seamless communication with HQ and regional factories, supporting effective collaboration
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- Minimum 7 years of experience
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