Assistant Manager, Warehouse Raw Materials

Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo’s); Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo’s) is seeking an Assistant Manager, Warehouse – Raw Materials at the Shah Alam plant. You will plan material requirements, monitor inventory levels, coordinate with production, and drive safe, accurate receipt and issue of materials.

You will lead warehouse operations, manage ageing and obsolescence, and collaborate with QA, procurement and planning teams to ensure timely material supply and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Business Administration or Operations Management.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in warehouse, inventory, material planning or supply chain operations.
• Experience in FMCG, food & beverage or manufacturing environments is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Good presentation, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Independent, proactive, adaptable with continuous improvement mindset.
• Good command of English and Malay, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; PowerPoint and Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and determine quantities of raw and packaging materials based on production plans and inventory.
• Monitor material availability against schedule and identify shortages or risks.
• Coordinate delivery dates with Production and Planning teams.
• Receive, store and issue materials accurately; maintain stock levels and FIFO/FEFO where applicable.
• Conduct weekly/monthly checks on inventory ageing, slow-moving items and obsolescence.
• Highlight risks and coordinate with stakeholders on mitigation actions.
• Support stock counts and reconciliation; ensure proper stock rotation and space utilisation.
• Supervise warehouse team, plan manpower, monitor performance and coach for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and company policies; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Multi-priority management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Assistant Manager, Warehouse – Raw Materials to join our Warehouse & Logistics team at our Shah Alam Plant.

• In this role, you will be responsible for planning and managing the availability, storage and inventory control of raw and packaging materials to ensure sufficient supply to support production requirements.
• You will play a key role in maintaining optimum inventory levels, minimising material shortages and write-offs, monitoring ageing and slow-moving materials, and ensuring that materials are received, stored and issued safely, accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:-

1) Raw & Packaging Material Planning

• Plan and determine the required quantities of raw and packaging materials based on production plans, forecasts and inventory availability.
• Monitor material availability against the production schedule and proactively identify potential shortages, excess inventory or supply risks that may impact production.
• Work closely with Production and Planning teams to determine and coordinate the required delivery dates of raw and packaging materials for production runs.

2) Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Ensure raw and packaging materials are received in the correct quantity and in good condition before acceptance into the plant.
• Manage inventory levels of raw and packaging materials to maintain sufficient supply while avoiding unnecessary overstocking.
• Conduct weekly and monthly monitoring of inventory ageing, slow-moving and obsolete raw and packaging materials.
• Proactively highlight materials at risk of expiry, obsolescence or write-off and coordinate with relevant stakeholders on appropriate utilisation or mitigating actions.
• Ensure proper inventory control practices, stock accuracy and material movement within the warehouse.
• Support periodic stock counts and inventory reconciliation and investigate significant stock discrepancies where required.
• Ensure appropriate stock rotation practices, including FIFO/FEFO, where applicable, to minimise material ageing, expiry and write-offs.

3) Supplier, Procurement & Quality Coordination

• Work closely with QA and Procurement on material quality issues, rejected materials and supplier-related concerns to ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate with relevant parties on rejected, damaged, non-conforming or return-to-supplier materials.

4) Warehouse Operations & Compliance

• Ensure raw and packaging materials are properly received, identified, stored, handled and issued in accordance with established warehouse procedures and requirements.
• Maintain good warehouse housekeeping, proper storage conditions and effective utilisation of warehouse space.
• Ensure warehouse activities comply with applicable Company policies, safety requirements, quality standards and plant procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy and material flow while reducing wastage and operational costs.

5) People Management

• Supervise and provide guidance to warehouse team members to ensure daily warehouse activities are carried out safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Plan and coordinate manpower deployment according to operational and production requirements.
• Monitor team performance, work discipline, attendance and adherence to warehouse procedures.
• Coach and develop team members to strengthen operational capability and promote continuous improvement within the warehouse function.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Business Administration, Operations Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in warehouse, inventory, material planning or supply chain operations.
• Experience in FMCG, food & beverage or manufacturing environments will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Good presentation, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, accountable, adaptable and results-oriented.
• Independent and self-motivated, with a strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Good command of English and Malay, both written and spoken.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerPoint and Power BI is preferred.