Assistant Supply Chain Manager - Foods: Inventory & Logistics

BrightPath Solutions; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightPath Solutions in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Supply Chain Manager for a foods manufacturer. You will support the management and coordination of our supply chain and logistics operations, ensuring efficient inventory control, timely movement of goods, and smooth day-to-day activities across Singapore and Malaysia.

You will oversee supplier coordination, stock replenishment, and orders with logistics partners; coordinate across Production, Warehouse, Retail and Sales teams; monitor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics or related operations within the Food & Beverage, QSR, Bakery, Café, Food Manufacturing or FMCG industry.
• Experience supporting supply chain operations for multi-outlet retail and/or central kitchen environments.
• Proven experience in supplier management, sourcing, procurement, inventory planning and cost optimisation.
• Experience sourcing and managing food ingredients, packaging materials and operational supplies.
• Experience coordinating warehouse, delivery and distribution activities across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of supplier negotiations, purchase planning, lead times and order fulfilment.
• Experience using ERP, inventory management or procurement systems.
• Strong analytical, coordination and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and ERP/inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day supply chain, logistics and inventory activities.
• Coordinate the movement of goods between suppliers, warehouse, Food Hub and retail outlets.
• Monitor inventory levels, replenishment, stock movements and availability.
• Manage and coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners on orders, deliveries, lead times and issues.
• Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Retail and Sales & Fulfilment teams to ensure operational requirements are met.
• Monitor inbound and outbound deliveries and resolve delays, discrepancies and operational issues.
• Oversee regular stocktakes and follow up on inventory discrepancies.
• Coordinate local and cross-border logistics arrangements where required.
• Monitor logistics costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.
• Ensure supply chain and logistics SOPs are implemented and followed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Coordination

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Procurement

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

BrightPath Solutions in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Supply Chain Manager for a foods manufacturer. You will support the management and coordination of our supply chain and logistics operations, ensuring efficient inventory control, timely movement of goods, and smooth day-to-day activities across Singapore and Malaysia.

You will oversee supplier coordination, stock replenishment, and orders with logistics partners; coordinate across Production, Warehouse, Retail and Sales teams; monitor