APAC Regional Talent Acquisition Director - Manufacturing and Supply Chain

About Cargill and Role Overview

Cargill is devoted to delivering safe, responsible, and sustainable agricultural and food solutions that nourish the planet. Positioned centrally within the supply chain, we collaborate with farmers and customers to source, produce, and distribute essential products that support life. Our global team of over 155,000 employees innovates with intention to provide essentials that enable business growth, community prosperity, and well-being. Backed by more than 160 years as a family-owned company, we look forward while honoring our core values: prioritizing people, striving higher, and committing to integrity today and for future generations.

Purpose and Impact

The Director of Talent Acquisition leads a regional APAC team responsible for crafting and executing the talent acquisition strategy for Manufacturing and Supply Chain (MSC) roles. This leader aligns multi-year recruitment plans with business priorities to secure top-quality talent efficiently and cost-effectively, supporting scalable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute APAC MSC hiring strategies aligned with business and workforce goals focusing on speed, quality, diversity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Build and manage a high-achieving, regionally distributed recruiting team by setting clear goals, fostering skill development, and promoting accountability and inclusivity.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment delivery, ensuring consistent standards, timely hiring, and continuous improvement through performance monitoring and adjustment.
• Implement and promote recruitment operating models, tools, and processes to enhance consistency, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across the region.
• Develop and lead sourcing and talent pipeline initiatives to ensure a strong, diverse pool of candidates meeting immediate and future hiring demands.
• Collaborate with business leaders and HR to translate workforce needs into effective recruitment strategies, providing market insights and workforce advisory.
• Enhance employer branding and candidate experience to boost attraction, engagement, and hiring conversion rates.
• Utilize analytics and labor market intelligence to guide recruitment decisions, measure performance, and provide meaningful insights to stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and channels, optimizing partnerships for enhanced service delivery and value.
• Ensure that recruitment activities comply fully with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards to minimize risk and uphold consistent practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience relevant to the role.
• Proven leadership in talent acquisition strategy and execution across multiple APAC regions, with insight into regional talent markets and hiring practices.
• Familiarity with recruitment technologies, digital tools, analytics platforms, and metrics-based performance management.
• At least five years of relevant experience, including a minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Fluent professional English communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of influencing and collaborating with stakeholders regionally and globally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, adept at engaging diverse candidates, managers, senior leaders, and stakeholders across varied APAC markets.
• Dedication to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within recruitment strategies and processes.
• Ability to function effectively in a rapidly evolving, international environment and to adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
• Expertise in analyzing recruitment data to track KPIs, monitor outcomes, devise improvement plans, and clearly communicate insights.