Analyst - Purchasing and Inventory (Penang)

CSS; Penang; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS in Penang is seeking an Analyst - Purchasing and Inventory to act as the liaison with vendors, using quality metrics and inventory controls to optimize service levels and keep the supply chain competitive.

You will monitor stock, manage letters of intent, expedite orders, resolve invoicing issues, and collaborate with customer service to align lead times and pricing across departments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• 2 years relevant experience required; 3 years preferred.
• 3 years expediting experience required; 5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and recommend stock adjustments as necessary
• Maintain customer inventory letters of intent
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships with vendors and sales teams
• Expedite orders and ensure on-time delivery
• Resolve receiving problems and invoicing issues
• Place orders with suppliers as necessary
• Collaborate with customer service regarding lead times and pricing
• Communicate rescheduling to prevent line stoppages
• Maintain vendor contact base
• Analyze inventory reports and recommend rebalancing and returns
• Coordinate intercompany and supplier returns
• Perform analysis and present recommendations on inventory-related reports

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Multitasking across departments

Strong analytical skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Related Field

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Related Field preferred

Job description

As an Analyst - Purchasing and Inventory, your primary responsibility is to serve as the liaison with vendors using quality metrics and implementing inventory control protocols to optimize inventory and service levels ensuring the organization has competitive advantages throughout its supply chain.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor inventory levels & recommend inventory stock adjustments as necessary
• Maintain customer inventory letters of intent
• Maintain and develop business relationships with suppliers/sales team
• Expedite order delivery & ensure on time delivery
• Resolve receiving problems and invoicing issues
• Place orders with suppliers as necessary
• Collaborate with customer service department regarding lead time, pricing, etc.
• Communicate rescheduling to eliminate line stoppages
• Maintain vendor contact base
• Analyze and recommend inventory rebalancing and supplier returns.
• Coordination of intercompany and supplier returns
• Perform analysis and present recommendations on a wide range of inventory-related reports

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Related Field required. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Related Field preferred.
• 2 years required, 3 years preferred of relevant experience.
• 3 years required, 5 years preferred of expediting experience.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask & work with several different departments
• Strong analytical skills