Global Inventory Optimization Lead

Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

is seeking a highly analytical Global Inventory Program Lead to drive inventory planning, reporting, and optimization across supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, COE and Finance. Based in Penang, the role partners with multiple teams to improve inventory health, reduce excess, and support working capital goals by translating complex data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years in inventory management, supply chain, planning, procurement, manufacturing or related disciplines in High Tech industry environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large datasets.
• Proficiency in analytic tools and MS365 tools e.g Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI
• Experience with AI tools such as CoPilot, ChatGPT or Claude will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in inventory management and provide strategic inventory insights to business leaders to support decision-making, inventory productivity, and working capital optimization.
• Partner with cross functional teams to achieve inventory goals.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects to improve inventory turns and working capital performance.
• Responsible for inventory projections, performance reporting and stakeholder communications.
• Analyse inventory trends and profile, with correlations to relevant supply chain levers for proactive actions and improvement opportunities.
• Communicate inventory risks, opportunities, and recommendations to stakeholders and business partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

CoPilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

is seeking a highly analytical Global Inventory Program Lead to drive inventory planning, reporting, and optimization across supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, COE and Finance. Based in Penang, the role partners with multiple teams to improve inventory health, reduce excess, and support working capital goals by translating complex data into actionable insights.