Global Supply Chain Leader - Strategy, Planning & Ops

PERSOL Malaysia; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Malaysia is seeking a Supply Chain Management Manager (SCM) to develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals, market changes, and cost-reduction initiatives. You will coordinate with planners to forecast demand and ensure timely material availability.

You will lead purchasing, negotiate with suppliers, monitor performance, manage cross-border activities (APAC & Europe), and oversee a 20-person team while driving process improvements and compliance with

Qualifications

• 10+ years' hands-on experience in Supply Chain Management, including Supply chain planning, Procurement and sourcing, Inventory management, Warehouse and logistics operations.
• Proven experience managing international supply chain activities and cross-border business transactions including APAC & Europe.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team of approximately 20 employees, with strong people management & leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize supply chain operations, improve efficiency, manage costs, and respond to changing business and market requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals, market changes, new opportunities, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Forecast demand with Supply Chain Planners to develop supply plans and ensure timely material availability.
• Coordinate supply chain activities with Sales & Marketing, Production, Finance, and Quality Assurance.
• Review and improve supply chain practices to comply with environmental policies, standards, regulations, and laws.
• Manage strategic and tactical purchasing activities, including material requirements planning and supplier coordination.
• Negotiate prices and commercial terms with suppliers, vendors, and freight forwarders.
• Monitor supplier performance against quality, delivery, and service requirements.
• Review production forecasts and supplier performance metrics and implement supplier evaluation and selection procedures.
• Design and develop plant warehousing strategies for production materials and finished products.
• Assess material-handling equipment and staffing requirements to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.
• Manage warehouse and receiving activities to support efficient material flow.
• Identify and implement new or improved supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Continuously review processes and identify opportunities for cost reduction, productivity improvement, and operational optimization.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Supply chain planning

Procurement and sourcing

Inventory management

Logistics operations

Cross-border experience

Job description

PERSOL Malaysia is seeking a Supply Chain Management Manager (SCM) to develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals, market changes, and cost-reduction initiatives. You will coordinate with planners to forecast demand and ensure timely material availability.

You will lead purchasing, negotiate with suppliers, monitor performance, manage cross-border activities (APAC & Europe), and oversee a 20-person team while driving process improvements and compliance with