Global Supply Chain Optimization Lead

The British American Tobacco Group; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health plans

Flexible holiday plan

Job summary

British American Tobacco is hiring a Supply Chain Optimisation Manager in Penang, Malaysia. You will lead inventories, drive supplier collaboration, and build digital capabilities across planning, sourcing, and delivery.

This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI adherence, and end-to-end supply chain improvement with global scope. The candidate will manage relationships with Tier 1–3 suppliers and work closely with internal teams to ensure on-time, in-full delivery and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in supply and demand planning within ERP and non-ERP environments.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Strong Excel skills and data visualization
• Experience guiding external suppliers and stakeholder relationships
• English and Chinese language proficiency is mandatory

Responsibilities

• Ensure Tier-1 to Tier-3 supplier performance aligns with demand and reduces waste.
• Lead inventory management and produce dashboards using Power BI for supply chains.
• Oversee inventory policies, obsolescence risks and data accuracy across reports.
• Coordinate supplier meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives end-to-end.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Cross-functional teams

Data analysis

Excel macros

Power BI dashboards

Stakeholder leadership

English & Chinese

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP APO

Kinaxis Rapid Response

Job description

British American Tobacco is hiring a Supply Chain Optimisation Manager in Penang, Malaysia. You will lead inventories, drive supplier collaboration, and build digital capabilities across planning, sourcing, and delivery.

This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI adherence, and end-to-end supply chain improvement with global scope. The candidate will manage relationships with Tier 1–3 suppliers and work closely with internal teams to ensure on-time, in-full delivery and continuous