Assistant Manager - Purchasing and Warehouse

Farmland Bakery (M) Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local bakery company in Kulai, Johor, seeks an Assistant Manager - Purchasing and Warehouse to oversee planning, purchasing, and warehousing activities. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or bachelor's degree in relevant fields and 3–5 years of experience in supply chain management. Responsibilities include sourcing raw materials, negotiating with suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and managing inventory effectively. Excellent communication and coordination skills are essential for this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant working experience in planning, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Familiar with food safety standards (FSSC 22000) and warehouse practices.
• Able to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, purchasing, storekeeping, and warehousing activities to support production.
• Source and manage raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and other production materials.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost-effective and reliable supply arrangements.

Skills

Inventory control

Vendor management

Procurement processes

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, Business Administration

Tools

SAP B1 system

Job description

Assistant Manager - Purchasing and Warehouse

Farmland Bakery (M) Sdn Bhd – Kulai, Johor

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, Business Administration, or related fields
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant working experience in planning, purchasing, or supply chain (manufacturing/FMCG/bakery industry preferred)
• Knowledge of inventory control, vendor management, and procurement processes
• Familiar with food safety standards (FSSC 22000), warehouse practices, and basic quality systems
• Familiar with SAP B1 system
• Experience in handling overseas shipments and import/export documentation
• Good negotiation, communication, and coordination skills
• Able to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibilities

• Manage planning, purchasing, storekeeping, and warehousing activities to support production
• Source and manage raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and other production materials
• Evaluate, qualify, and monitor vendor performance
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost-effective and reliable supply arrangements
• Plan and control direct materials to meet production schedules
• Monitor inventory levels, manage stock replenishment, optimise holding costs, and monitor pricing level
• Ensure proper storage, stock accuracy, and good warehouse practices
• Coordinate overseas shipments, including logistics and documentation
• Ensure proper documentation of every purchase for auditing purpose
• Supervise staff, manage performance and training needs, ensure compliance with quality, food safety, management systems, SMETA, and perform ad-hoc tasks as required