Eligibility & Application

  • Singaporeans and PRs
  • Preferably a minimum of 10 years of work experience, mid-to-senior leadership level
  • Overseas work experience will be an advantage
  • Availability to attend all compulsory programme components
  • Executives currently in or identified with potential and strong aspirations to take on regional or global leadership roles in the supply chain industry within the next five years
  • Open to both company-nominated and self-nominated applicants, with priority given to the former
  • Applicants should be working in the supply chain industry or in supply chain roles (but not limited to): Senior Manager / Director / VP or Head of Supply Chain, Senior Manager / Director / VP of Logistics or Distribution, Head of Procurement / Strategic Sourcing, Director of Operations / Manufacturing, Head of Planning (demand planning, S&OP, inventory planning), Director of Warehousing & Fulfilment, Head of Fleet / Transportation Management, Director of Trade Compliance / Customs, Chief Supply Chain Officer or Chief Operating Officer (with supply chain remit)

Commitment Expectations

    Compulsory Attendance for all Sessions
    • 5 in-person leadership modules
    • 3 sessions of Industry in Action
    • 1 session of Supply Chain Solutions Lab + Masterclass
    • Supply Chain Futures Summit and Graduation
    • Company-nominated participants are required to participate in the evaluation of programme effectiveness, and also secure the commitment of their Supervisor or HR to do the same
    • Self-nominated participants are required to participate in the evaluation of programme effectiveness
    • The fee for SGLN Supply Chain is S$10,000 per participant. However, participants for Run 1 will be fully sponsored.
    • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful applicants will be notified by 30th August 2026.

Selection Criteria

  • 01
    Current Leadership Performance

    Do you exhibit outstanding leadership and work performance?

  • 02
    Global Leadership Potential

    Do you have global career ambitions and potential?

  • 03
    Growth Mindset

    Do you exhibit a growth mindset to continue learning
    and growing as a leader? Do you have potential to give
    back to the community?

  • 04
    Diversity of Cohort

    We are committed to building a diverse community of participants

Application Requirements

01
Professional Details
  • Personal information
  • Professional and work information
  • LinkedIn and CV
02
Video Presentation
Up to 3 minutes max
  • Please share with us a video introduction of yourself and your global/regional aspirations in the supply chain industry.
  • Please also share how you can contribute to building the supply chain ecosystem in Singapore.
03
Essay Question
One essay (up to 300 words)
  • Let us know why you should be considered for the SGLN Supply Chain Leaders Programme and what you hope to get out of the programme.
04
Recommendation Letter

One recommendation letter is required – either from a current supervisor or senior management in your company.

Referees must address the following 2 guiding prompts in their recommendation letters:

  • Tell us how you know the applicant and in what capacity you have worked with them (e.g., in what role, how many years).
  • From your perspective, does this applicant have the potential to take on a global or regional leadership role within the supply chain industry in the next five years? Please elaborate and share specific examples of the applicant’s qualities and potential.

Important Application Dates

  • 20th July 2026, Monday

    Applications Open

  • 20th August 2026, Thursday

    Applications Close

  • 30th August 2026, Sunday

    Successful applicants will be notified via email

  • 5th September 2026, Saturday

    Completion of participant details

Ready to become a
SGLN Supply Chain Leader?

For further enquiries, reach out to sgln.siig@hcli.org.