About our client:

Our client, a well-established and leading retail organization where you'll lead end-to-end supply chain operations across planning, inventory, logistics, and supplier management. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supply chain leader to drive operational excellence, spearhead transformation initiatives, and make a significant impact in a fast-paced, customer-centric business. Approximately 20%-30% Travelling Required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end supply chain operations, including demand planning, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and distribution to ensure product availability and operational efficiency.
• Develop demand forecasts and inventory strategies in collaboration with Merchandising, Sales, and Retail Operations to optimize stock levels, minimize stock-outs, and reduce excess inventory.
• Manage third-party logistics (3PL) providers, warehouses, transportation partners, and distribution activities to achieve On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery and service level targets.
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers and logistics partners, negotiate service agreements, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvements in quality, cost, and service.
• Monitor supply chain performance, analyze key metrics, identify operational improvement opportunities, and implement initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost effectiveness.
• Oversee supply chain budgets, transportation and warehousing costs, inventory investment, and working capital while delivering sustainable cost optimization initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks by developing contingency plans for supplier disruptions, logistics challenges, peak trading periods, and business continuity requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop the supply chain team while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, Finance, Procurement, and Retail Operations to support business objectives.

Key Requirements:

• Degree or Master’s in Supply Chain, Logistics, Supply Management, Demand Management, or Operational Management.
• 8-10 years in logistics, including managing 3PL operations, warehousing, and distribution.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
• Proficient in analytical skills, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Good leadership qualities.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).

For more information or confidential consultation, please do not hesitate to send in your application or drop an e-mail to chloe.chan@bell-ward.com

We thank you for applying with us in advance but ONLY shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Company Registration No. : 1080098-P (JTK License No : JTKSM 427)

About our client:

Our client, a well-established food manufacturing company, is looking for an experienced Plant Controller/Assistant Plant Controller to oversee the financial management and performance of its manufacturing plant. The role will partner closely with business leadership to drive financial performance, cost efficiency and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee plant financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and monthly financial reporting.
• Monitor and analyse manufacturing costs, production variances, labour costs, overheads and inventory.
• Drive cost control and cost improvement initiatives to improve plant profitability and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Plant Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement teams to identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities.
• Analyse actual performance against budget, forecast and standard costs, providing recommendations for corrective actions.
• Oversee inventory control and valuation covering raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.
• Ensure effective financial controls, compliance with company policies and accuracy of financial information.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to Plant and Senior Management to support business and operational decisions.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent is an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant finance/accounting experience, with strong exposure to a manufacturing environment.
• Solid experience in plant controlling, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production costing, inventory and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

What you can expect? 

• Strategic finance partnering role with strong exposure to plant operations.
• Opportunity to drive cost optimisation and operational improvements.
• High visibility with Plant and Business Leadership.
• Opportunity to grow within an established food manufacturing organisation.

For more information or confidential consultation, please do not hesitate to send in your application or drop an e-mail to chloe.chan@bell-ward.com

We thank you for applying with us in advance but ONLY shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Company Registration No. : 1080098-P (JTK License No : JTKSM 427)

Our client, a leading semiconductor company, is looking for an Application Engineer to join their growing team. The role will focus on analog IC applications, chip testing and PCB design/debugging.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and debug test PCBs for analog signal-chain products (op-amps, ADC/DAC) and power-management products (DC/DC, LDO).
• Develop C/Python test programs and conduct chip performance testing across various application scenarios.
• Prepare test reports, product specifications, application manuals, and test guides.
• Provide customer technical support, troubleshoot application issues, and optimize customer solutions.
• Conduct preliminary failure analysis, work with R&D to identify root causes, and support product improvement.
• Provide pre-sales technical support in collaboration with the Sales team.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Electronics, Microelectronics, Communication Engineering, Power Electronics, or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in Analog IC AE, FAE, IC Testing, or related roles; outstanding fresh graduates may also be considered.
• Strong understanding of analog ICs and common application issues.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, power supplies, and chip testing.
• Proficient in C or Python; familiar with Altium Designer, KiCad, and EDA tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills.

Our client is a well-known retail chain. In order to support rapid and aggressive expansion, they are looking for a dynamic professional to join them as the Assistant General Manager, SAP Business Solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the integration of SAP modules and other systems with business processes.

• Develop and execute system and process integration strategies aligned with business

objectives.

• Ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of both SAP and non-SAP systems

across the organization.

• Lead system integration strategies for SAP (MM, FICO, Warehouse, IS-Retail/CAR) and non SAP systems.

• Oversee SAP architecture, ensuring alignment with business needs.

• Provide technical leadership and drive best practices for integration.

• Manage integration and transition projects, including resources, budget, and timelines.

• Review and approve project deliverables for quality and consistency.

• Monitor integration performance and recommend improvements.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify requirements and resolve issues.

• Maintain integration documentation and best practices.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master's preferred.

• 10+ years in SAP, system integration, and transition management.

• In-depth knowledge of IS-Retail/CAR, MM, FICO, and Warehouse Management modules.

• Proven success in large-scale integration projects and transition management.

• SAP certification and PMP preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in analysis, implementation, and evaluation of IT systems.

• Lead end-to-end SAP integration lifecycle (planning, development, deployment, monitoring,

maintenance, upgrades, support).

For more information or confidential consultation, please do not hesitate to contact Athirah at athirah@bell-ward.com

We thank you for applying with us in advance but only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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disclosure of personal data by our organization for a purpose of this or any job application with Bell

Ward.

Company Registration No. : 1080098-P (JTK License No : JTKSM 427)

Our client in retail business is looking for a Group IT Senior Manager to lead and strengthen the Group’s technology ecosystem across infrastructure, ERP, business applications, digital platforms, cybersecurity, data governance and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT infrastructure, networks, servers, cloud services and outlet-level systems.
• Manage POS, attendance, CCTV, access control, digital signage, telephony, internet connectivity and other IT systems.
• Establish IT standards, policies, SOPs, support SLAs and asset management practices.
• Own the ERP system end-to-end, including implementation, upgrades, integrations, customisation, user access and continuous improvements.
• Manage ERP vendors, consultants and implementation partners.
• Work closely with business users to improve processes, automate workflows and drive system adoption.
• Ensure system integrity, data accuracy and appropriate access controls.
• Serve as the administrator and technical owner of the Group’s Lark platform.
• Manage users, permissions, security settings, workflows, attendance, knowledge management and integrations.
• Act as the technical project owner for vendor-developed applications and digital projects.
• Translate business requirements into clear technical briefs and project scopes.
• Manage application development, testing, deployment and post-implementation support.
• Oversee integrations between ERP, POS, HR, finance, CRM and delivery platforms.
• Identify opportunities for low-code/no-code automation and AI-enabled solutions.
• Oversee the technical integration of the Loyalty App with ERP, POS, CRM and payment gateways.
• Establish and implement the Group’s cybersecurity framework.
• Develop policies covering access control, backup, disaster recovery and vulnerability management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of IT management / leadership experience, preferably within F&B, retail, consumer, hospitality or multi-outlet environments.
• Strong hands-on experience across IT infrastructure, networks, servers, cloud services and enterprise applications.
• Proven experience with ERP implementation, system integration and business process automation.
• Practical knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance and PDPA compliance, with the ability to build policies and frameworks from the ground up.
• Experience managing technology vendors and IT projects, including scope definition, requirements gathering, delivery tracking and vendor accountability.
• Exposure to Lark, Microsoft 365 or similar enterprise collaboration platforms is an advantage.

Our client is looking for Head of R&D to lead the company’s fresh food innovation strategy by identifying consumer trends, developing commercially viable products, and building strategic partnerships with brands, chefs, suppliers, and food innovators. This person will oversee the full innovation cycle from concept to commercialization, ensuring products meet customer expectations, operational requirements, quality standards, and profitability targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the fresh food innovation strategy and product pipeline.
• Identify consumer trends and translate insights into new product concepts.
• Lead end-to-end product development, from ideation and formulation to testing, launch, and post-launch evaluation.
• Build and manage partnerships with brands, chefs, suppliers, and external food innovators.
• Work closely with Operations, Procurement, Marketing, and R&D to ensure product feasibility, quality, and profitability.
• Monitor product performance and continuously improve the innovation portfolio.
• Drive a strong culture of creativity, innovation, and customer-centric product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, or related field.
• 10–15 years of hands-on experience in food product development and innovation, preferably in convenience retail, QSR, FMCG, food manufacturing, or food service.
• Proven track record of developing and launching commercially successful food products.
• Strong knowledge of consumer trends, food formulation, ingredient functionality, food safety, and commercialization.
• Experience in building strategic partnerships with brands, chefs, suppliers, and food innovators.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance innovation, customer appeal, operational feasibility, cost, and profitability.

Our client is looking for an experienced Factory Manager to lead end-to-end Central Kitchen operations, overseeing Production, Maintenance, Cost Control, Operational Efficiency and Regulatory Compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations and drive production stability, yield improvement, waste reduction and process discipline
• Identify bottlenecks and implement Kaizen / continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee manpower productivity, material utilisation and utility costs
• Lead Maintenance to maximise equipment uptime and reduce breakdowns
• Implement preventive maintenance and manage external equipment vendors
• Ensure production plans are executed according to demand and capacity
• Optimise manpower allocation and ensure readiness for new production lines
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, HALAL, MESTI, ISO, DOSH, DOE and BOMBA
• Lead regulatory audits, inspections and maintain an audit-ready facility
• Oversee outbound readiness, including packing, labelling, staging, batch traceability and dispatch timelines
• Prepare and manage Central Kitchen OPEX budgets and monitor actual vs budget performance
• Develop cost-per-unit assumptions based on yield, manpower and operational efficiency
• Track key KPIs including output, waste, productivity and downtime
• Lead and develop Production and Maintenance teams, strengthening supervisory capabilities and accountability
• Collaborate closely with Commercial, Procurement and QA/QC teams to ensure smooth operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or a related field
• 8–12 years of experience in manufacturing, production, plant or factory management, preferably within food manufacturing, FMCG or central kitchen operations
• Proven experience managing Production and Maintenance functions
• Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes, production planning, yield, waste reduction and cost control
• Hands-on experience in driving OEE, productivity, downtime reduction and continuous improvement / Kaizen
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, HALAL, MESTI and ISO requirements
• Familiarity with DOSH, DOE and BOMBA regulatory requirements and audit processes
• Experience managing production manpower, supervisors and frontline teams
• Strong exposure to budgeting, OPEX management, cost-per-unit analysis and variance control
• Experience with preventive maintenance, equipment reliability and vendor management
• Strong understanding of batch traceability, dispatch readiness and production-to-delivery coordination
• Data-driven with the ability to monitor and improve output, waste, labour productivity and downtime KPIs

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales and business development strategies for food ingredients and raw materials.
• Identify and develop new customers across food manufacturers, central kitchens, confectionery, protein-related and other F&B businesses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, principals, suppliers and distributors.
• Identify new market opportunities and propose potential products or solutions based on customer and market needs.
• Understand customers' technical and commercial requirements and recommend suitable products.
• Work closely with principals and suppliers to understand product applications, technical specifications and market opportunities.
• Conduct market research and monitor industry trends, customer needs and competitor activities.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and sales presentations, and negotiate commercial terms.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and product introduction through to closing and account development.
• Participate in relevant exhibitions, industry events, customer meetings and business activities.

Requirements

• Approximately 4–5 years of relevant sales and business development experience.
• Experience within one or more of the following industries is preferred: Food ingredients, Food manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Protein / Nutrition, Food-related raw materials
• Strong track record in B2B sales and business development.
• Relevant technical or scientific educational background, such as: Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology
• Able to understand technical products and translate technical information into commercial opportunities.
• Experience working with principals, suppliers, distributors or manufacturers will be an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of a newly developed market.
• Willing to travel overseas approximately once a month.
• Mandarin-speaking candidates are preferred due to business communication and external engagement requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-house corporate secretarial support across the Group, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act 2016 and relevant statutory requirements.
• Manage Board, Shareholders’ and Management meetings, including agendas, notices, meeting papers, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Prepare and review board resolutions, minutes, corporate documents and correspondence.
• Support corporate exercises and ensure all documentation is accurate, complete and properly maintained.
• Liaise with shareholders, auditors, regulators and external advisers on corporate secretarial matters.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance and secretarial matters to internal and regional stakeholders.
• Maintain statutory records and support document management and custodial functions within the secretarial department.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Business Administration or related field, with MAICSA/ICSA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant corporate secretarial experience from a professional firm, private limited or public listed company.
• Good knowledge of the Companies Act 2016 and relevant regulations.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, independent and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Interested in developing corporate secretarial expertise with regional exposure.