Assistant Manager, Inventory Management (Charging)

Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; Sur place; MYR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a skilled Inventory Strategy & Planning professional to develop forecasts and optimize stock levels across the network. You will lead efforts to balance demand, supply, and distribution while mitigating risks to business continuity.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in inventory planning and related fields, with strong analytics and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in inventory planning, supply chain operations, strategic planning, and performance management.
• Proven track record in developing operational strategies, inventory optimization initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with a high level of attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain inventory forecasts through analysis of demand trends and inventory performance.
• Monitor inventory metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives for accuracy and utilization.
• Manage allocation, distribution, procurement, and replenishment to ensure stock availability and continuity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize inventory flow and fulfillment operations.
• Identify risks, mitigate shortages, and develop contingency plans for outages and disruptions.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Mandarin (advantage)

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field

Description du poste

Incorporated on 16th August 2022, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd. General (or Official) Distributor of smart vehicles in Malaysia & Thailand.

Our mission and vision are to become the leader in new energy ecosystem automotive solutions. Our business scope encompasses the distribution of New Energy Vehicles, provision of EV charging solutions, electronic parts and mobility solutions, finance and insurance services, retailing of accessories and merchandise, monitoring data services for customers as well as the latest technology in EV design and manufacturing.

The Role

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inventory Strategy & Planning

• Develop and maintain inventory forecasts through analysis of demand trends, business requirements, and inventory performance to ensure optimal stock levels and operational continuity.
• Monitor inventory performance metrics and recommend continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy and utilization.

2. Inventory Distribution, Planning & Procurement

• Manage inventory allocation, distribution, procurement, and replenishment activities to ensure optimal stock availability and operational continuity.
• Optimize inventory deployment and purchasing plans based on demand forecasts and business requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient inventory flow and fulfillment operations.

3. Demand Forecasting & Inventory Optimization

• Analyze historical data, market trends, and business forecasts to project inventory requirements.
• Monitor inventory health and proactively identify risks related to shortages, overstocking, or slow-moving inventory.

4. Risk Management & Business Continuity

• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and supply chain risks that may impact inventory availability and service delivery.
• Develop contingency plans and recovery strategies to address inventory shortages, delivery delays, supplier disruptions, and other operational challenges.
• Establish risk monitoring mechanisms and recommend preventive measures to strengthen operational resilience.

5. Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Collaborate with internal departments, suppliers, logistics partners, and field operations teams to align inventory and operational objectives.
• Prepare and present inventory, forecasting, installer performance, and risk management reports to management.
• Drive data-driven decision-making through analysis, reporting, and performance insights.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in inventory planning, supply chain operations, strategic planning, and performance management.
• Proven track record in developing operational strategies, inventory optimization initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage.