Head of Supply Chain at Bukka Hospitality Limited (Bukka Hut)

Role Overview: 

• The Head of Supply Chain will oversee the end-to-end supply chain operations, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and vendor relationships. The ideal candidate must be commercially minded, with proven results, driven by a passion for operational excellence, process optimization, and cost efficiency. This role combines strategic leadership and hands on operational control.
• The successful candidate shall report directly to the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support Bukka Hut’s growth objectives 
• Ensure the supply chain operations supports profitability, scalability, and consistent product availability across all 
• restaurant segments 
• Lead procurement, logistics, warehousing, and inventory control teams to ensure seamless operations. 
• Build strategic supplier partnerships to secure quality and reliable products, whilst ensuring cost efficiency. 
• Analyze supply chain performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Negotiate long-term supplier agreements that hedge against inflation, currency fluctuations, and supply disruptions. 
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and Quality teams to deliver on business goals. 
• Establish vendor performance scorecards and drive supplier development initiatives. 
• Design inventory control frameworks that balance working capital efficiency with operational reliability. 
• Lead the adoption of supply chain technologies (ERP, inventory tracking, demand planning tools).

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related business discipline (MBA or professional certification in Supply Chain is an added advantage). 
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably within the FMCG, Retail or QSR (Quick 
• Service Restaurant) industry. 
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing multi-site supply chain operations. 
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.