Function Lead

Yokogawa; Puchong; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial automation company in Malaysia is seeking a dynamic leader to manage their Supply Chain Management (SCM) team. This role involves developing strategies, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring alignment with the company's goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a focus on customer satisfaction, and experience in strategic planning. The organization emphasizes diversity and a collaborative culture, offering great career advancement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead, develop, and mentor a team.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills.
• Experience in SCM processes and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor SCM team for collaboration and innovation.
• Develop and execute SCM strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee sourcing and procurement, ensuring operational targets.

Skills

Leadership & Team Management

Strategic Planning

Customer Service

Process Improvement

Budget Management

Job description

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About The Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead, develop, and mentor a team of SCM to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and performance appraisal of staff within the SCM team.
• Set clear objectives and ensure the team's alignment with organizational goals.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for SCM process that aligns with the company's overall business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvements, and increase operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to create long-term strategies for SCM process and optimize the end-to-end process.
• Day to Day operation: Oversee the process of sourcing & procurement, Order Management & Logistics and lead the tower leads to meet the operational needs and targets.
• Focus on customer service and satisfaction, including regularly publishing a performance report/dashboard and engaging key stakeholders in monthly performance dialogues.
• Focus on talent development, create an effective and high-performing team together with each tower leads.
• Identify ongoing efficiency opportunities in end-to-end processes that extend outside of GBS scope and working with key stakeholders to address.
• Ensure Controls & Compliance are adhered to throughout the roadmap implementation and day-to-day operation.
• Continually reinforce the value proposition of GBS ASEAN SCM through innovation and execution.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and perform periodic cost and productivity analysis.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure alignment and meet customer demands;
• Collaborate with internal customers to address supply chain-related issues and resolve customer complaints.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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