Lely Lew

Lely Lew currently serves as the Regional Supply Chain Manager for Construction & Road at Shell, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing the end-to-end supply chain operations for bitumen and related petroleum products across the Asia Pacific and China regions. In this capacity, Lely is responsible for coordinating complex procurement processes, optimizing supply chain efficiencies, and ensuring the seamless delivery of critical materials to support Shell’s construction and infrastructure projects. Her expertise in strategic planning and project management enables her to develop innovative solutions that enhance supply reliability while managing costs effectively, even amidst the dynamic challenges of the oil and energy industry.

Lely’s role involves close collaboration with third-party vendors and virtual teams across multiple geographies, leveraging her skills in multi-cultural team management and vendor relationship management to foster strong partnerships and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. She actively leads change management initiatives to adapt supply chain strategies in response to market fluctuations, regulatory changes, and technological advancements. Her deep understanding of petroleum logistics, coupled with her leadership in supply chain optimisation, positions her as a key driver in Shell’s efforts to deliver sustainable and cost-effective solutions for construction and road projects in the region.

Key projects under her leadership include the strategic sourcing of bitumen to meet the growing infrastructure demands in Asia Pacific, implementing digital supply chain solutions to improve transparency and responsiveness, and streamlining procurement processes to reduce lead times. Lely’s comprehensive skill set in project planning, third-party vendor management, and strategic execution ensures that Shell maintains a competitive edge in the highly specialized construction and road segment of the oil and energy industry.