Director Supply Chain & Real Estate

Position Summary:

The Director, Supply Chain & Real Estate, Asia is responsible for leading supply chain, facilities and real estate activities across Asia in support of Jet Aviation’s operational, strategic, safety and compliance objectives.

Working closely with the Senior Director, Supply Chain & Real Estate, APAC, the role translates regional strategies and company standards into effective local execution, ensuring operational readiness, service reliability, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency and continuous improvement across Asia operations.

The role provides leadership across supply chain, facilities and real estate activities, with a focus on operational efficiency, space optimisation, infrastructure readiness and supporting future business growth.

Main Responsibilities: 

Supply Chain & Procurement

• Lead supply chain activities across Asia, including procurement, sourcing, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, tooling support and supplier performance management.
• Ensure materials and services are available in a timely, compliant and cost-effective manner to support MRO and related operations.
• Oversee warehouse and inventory operations, with a focus on space utilisation, inventory accuracy, material flow and operational efficiency.
• Monitor key supply chain performance indicators, including inventory performance, GI/GRN timeliness, purchase order accuracy and PR-to-PO cycle times.
• Lead inbound and outbound logistics, freight coordination, customs-related activities and AOG support.
• Partner with strategic procurement and relevant stakeholders to implement approved global contracts, preferred supplier arrangements and aftermarket agreements.
• Oversee tooling activities, including internal and external loans, calibration compliance, JetPro migration and automation initiatives.
• Use data analysis and performance reporting to identify operational improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee purchasing activities and specialised functions, including core returns, replenishment, indirect spend and AOG support, where applicable.
• Drive cross-training and operational resilience across logistics and stores activities.
• Oversee Ground Support Equipment planning and lifecycle coordination, where applicable, including readiness, deployment, charging infrastructure and reliability.

Facilities & Real Estate

• Lead facilities, property and real estate activities across Asia, ensuring safe, reliable, compliant and business-ready infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for critical infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, fire protection, utilities and building systems.
• Support the planning and delivery of approved capital projects, construction, refurbishment and asset enhancement initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, landlords, airport authorities and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Support Plot E39 development activities and other approved infrastructure expansion initiatives.
• Review and optimise the use of hangars, workshops, warehouses and office space to support operational requirements and future growth.

Compliance, Risk & Governance

• Ensure supply chain, facilities and real estate activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, company standards and relevant safety, environmental and security requirements.
• Oversee aviation security requirements, including access control and airside/landside requirements, where applicable.
• Maintain audit readiness and support internal and external audits, inspections and corrective and preventive action activities.
• Identify operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.

Financial & People Leadership

• Manage the Asia budget for supply chain, facilities and approved real estate activities, including OPEX and CAPEX planning, forecasting, cost control and performance tracking.
• Work closely with Finance and the Senior Director, Supply Chain & Real Estate, APAC, to monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Ensure purchasing, materials and freight invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Lead, coach and develop the Asia Supply Chain and Real Estate / Facilities team, fostering a collaborative, accountable and high-performance culture.
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, landlords, airport authorities, regulators and service providers.
• Support selected internal and external events, including VIP visits and corporate functions, where facilities or operational coordination is required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Facilities Management, Real Estate or a related discipline. Equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including significant leadership experience in supply chain, facilities, real estate or related operational functions.
• Experience managing operations within a complex, multinational or matrix organisation.
• Experience in aviation, MRO, aerospace, engineering or another regulated operating environment is advantageous.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, inventory management, warehousing, tooling, facilities management, project coordination, contractor management, compliance and budget management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups and geographies.
• Strong commercial, analytical, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Working knowledge of relevant regulatory, safety, environmental, quality and audit requirements in Asia.
• Willingness to travel across the region as required by the business.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and operational leadership
• Supply chain and facilities management
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Stakeholder and relationship management
• Project and change management
• Risk and compliance management
• Data-driven decision making
• Continuous improvement
• People leadership and development
• Strong accountability and execution