Supply Chain Manager (Palm Oil)

Our client is seeking a highly organised and proactive professional to lead their Operations & Documentation team. This key leadership role supports the end-to-end execution of vegetable oil shipments, particularly Palm Oil, from post-fixture through to cargo arrival at their global units. The successful candidate will be the anchor ensuring every shipment runs smoothly, from supplier to buyer, while keeping compliance, coordination, and communication at the core of their function.

What you'll do:

As a Supply Chain Manager specialising in Palm Oil, you will play a pivotal role in leading the full operations and documentation process for vegetable oil shipments. Your expertise will be crucial in overseeing operations related to third-party sales and ensuring alignment between various stakeholders. You will be responsible for providing ongoing coaching and training to your team while staying abreast of changes in regulations related to port operations. Your ability to facilitate seamless coordination between various teams will directly impact supply chain performance. Your commitment to continuous improvement will help drive the company's growth.

• Lead and manage the full operations and documentation process for vegetable oil shipments, including planning, execution, and coordination across the supply chain—from freight fixtures to delivery at destination.
• Oversee operations related to third-party sales, ensuring alignment between buyers, suppliers, and the chartering team—including the review of Letters of Credit (LCs) and other payment instruments.
• Ensure all deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and in line with internal SOPs—while maintaining proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing coaching and training to your team to support both individual growth and departmental objectives.
• Stay on top of changes in regulations related to port operations, customs, insurance, shipping, tariffs, banking, and sustainability—and ensure timely internal updates.
• Facilitate seamless coordination between chartering, trading, unit operations, and finance teams to optimise supply chain performance.
• Continuously identify and implement improvements in documentation processes, controls, and best practices to support the company’s growth and compliance standards.

What you bring:

As a Supply Chain Manager specialising in Palm Oil, you bring strong leadership experience in operations, documentation or supply chain management ideally within the commodities or palm oil sector. Your in-depth understanding of international shipping processes, LC handling, trade finance and logistics will be invaluable. Your excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills will ensure smooth operations across the supply chain. Your proactive mindset with attention to accuracy, compliance and process improvement will be key to your success in this role.

• Strong leadership experience in operations, documentation or supply chain management ideally in the commodities or palm oil sector.
• In-depth understanding of international shipping processes, LC handling, trade finance and logistics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• A proactive mindset with attention to accuracy, compliance and process improvement.
• Prior experience in managing regulatory updates and documentation frameworks is a strong plus.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a multinational company offering an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated Operations & Documentation team. They are committed to career progression and offer a dynamic work environment within an exciting industry.

What's next:

Ready for a rewarding challenge? Apply now!

Apply today at soonyee.woo@robertwalters.com.my by clicking on the link!

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