Senior Manager - Supply Chain
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Job Description
TAKING SRI LANKA TO THE WORLD
SENIOR MANAGER – SUPPLY CHAIN
The role is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations to ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and timely flow of materials, products, and information across the business. The role oversees strategic supply chain planning, procurement, demand forecasting, inventory management, logistics, distribution, supplier management, and risk mitigation while ensuring alignment with business objectives. The position works closely with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, support successful new product launches, improve supply chain performance, and deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through effective planning, cost management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
At Sunshine Consumer Lanka, we are proud to be one of Sri Lanka’s leading FMCG businesses, building some of the country’s most loved and award-winning brands. With an annual turnover of approximately Rs. 19 billion, our portfolio includes the nation’s leading branded tea business, with Zesta, Watawala, and Ran Kahata continuing to lead and redefine their respective segments through strong consumer relevance, innovation, and creativity. Alongside this, our iconic confectionery portfolio through Dainte Ltd. – including Dainte, Milady, Dainte Hearts, and Xtra – continues to delight generations of Sri Lankan consumers. Driven by insight-led marketing, bold thinking, and a passion for bringing good things to life, we continue to create meaningful consumer connections while shaping the future of Sri Lanka’s FMCG landscape.
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline, with a Master’s Degree in a relevant field preferred
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, with at least 4–5 years of experience at a managerial level
- Strong understanding of supply chain principles, best practices, and industry trends
- Proven expertise in procurement, inventory management, demand planning, logistics, and supplier management
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning capabilities
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience in managing and developing teams
- Sound financial acumen with the ability to drive cost optimization and operational efficiency
- Proficiency in supply chain management systems and related technology platforms
