About this role
Central Planning & Outsourcing Regional Manager, North Asia
Location: China Yantai Reporting to: Head of Regional Planning, APAC
The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain leader to drive regional supply planning and outsourcing operations across North Asia, including Greater China and Korea. This role is responsible for ensuring high service levels, optimizing inventory and logistics performance, leading S&OP/S&OE processes, and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain network.
What You’ll Do:
• Lead regional supply planning across North Asia to ensure high delivery performance and customer satisfaction. • Drive S&OP and S&OE processes and coordinate cross-functional supply reviews. • Optimize inventory, logistics costs, and overall supply chain efficiency. • Manage outsourcing operations, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning, logistics, and outsourcing processes. • Develop and coach a high-performing regional team while partnering with Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, R&D, and Finance.
What You’ll Bring:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related discipline. • 15+ years of supply chain experience, preferably in the chemical, coatings, or manufacturing industry. • 10+ years of leadership experience managing teams and managers. • Strong knowledge of Supply Planning, S&OP, Inventory Management, Logistics, and Outsourcing. • Proven ability to lead cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration. • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and English communication skills.
More about Hempel At Hempel, you’re welcomed into a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. Application due 2026-11-30Seniority Level Mid-Senior levelJob Functions Supply ChainIndustry Chemicals
At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.