Director Supply Chain & Real Estate

Responsibilities

• ● Lead supply chain activities across Asia, including procurement, sourcing, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, tooling support and supplier performance management.
• ● Ensure materials and services are available in a timely, compliant and cost-effective manner to support MRO and related operations.
• ● Oversee warehouse and inventory operations, with a focus on space utilisation, inventory accuracy, material flow and operational efficiency.
• ● Monitor key supply chain performance indicators, including inventory performance, GI/GRN timeliness, purchase order accuracy and PR-to-PO cycle times.
• ● Lead inbound and outbound logistics, freight coordination, customs-related activities and AOG support.
• ● Partner with strategic procurement and relevant stakeholders to implement approved global contracts, preferred supplier arrangements and aftermarket agreements.
• ● Oversee tooling activities, including internal and external loans, calibration compliance, JetPro migration and automation initiatives.
• ● Use data analysis and performance reporting to identify operational improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• ● Oversee purchasing activities and specialised functions, including core returns, replenishment, indirect spend and AOG support, where applicable.
• ● Drive cross-training and operational resilience across logistics and stores activities.
• ● Oversee Ground Support Equipment planning and lifecycle coordination, where applicable, including readiness, deployment, charging infrastructure and reliability.
• ● Lead facilities, property and real estate activities across Asia, ensuring safe, reliable, compliant and business-ready infrastructure.
• ● Develop and maintain preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for critical infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, fire protection, utilities and building systems.
• ● Support the planning and delivery of approved capital projects, construction, refurbishment and asset enhancement initiatives.
• ● Coordinate with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, landlords, airport authorities and relevant regulatory bodies.
• ● Support Plot E39 development activities and other approved infrastructure expansion initiatives.
• ● Review and optimise the use of hangars, workshops, warehouses and office space to support operational requirements and future growth.
• ● Ensure supply chain, facilities and real estate activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, company standards and relevant safety, environmental and security requirements.
• ● Oversee aviation security requirements, including access control and airside/landside requirements, where applicable.
• ● Maintain audit readiness and support internal and external audits, inspections and corrective and preventive action activities.
• ● Identify operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• ● Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.
• ● Manage the Asia budget for supply chain, facilities and approved real estate activities, including OPEX and CAPEX planning, forecasting, cost control and performance tracking.