Head of Supply Chain

Private Advertiser; Teluk Panglima Garang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Supply Chain to lead warehouse and logistics operations within a food manufacturing environment.

You will drive material flow from warehouse to production, manage third-party providers, optimise inventory, FEFO and KPI delivery, and build high‑performing teams.

The role focuses on operational excellence, cost control and continuous improvement across GMP, 5S, ISO standards, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant warehouse and logistics experience in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management, inventory control, and third‑party provider management.
• Knowledge of GMP, 5S, FSSC and ISO standards; SAP knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring timely receipt, storage, handling, and delivery of materials.
• Manage third‑party logistics and warehouse providers to meet KPIs and service commitments.
• Oversee local delivery planning, capacity, and performance to support production requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and FEFO stock rotation; manage slow-moving inventory.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning and other departments to ensure timely material supply.
• Monitor space utilization, storage conditions and material availability to support uninterrupted production.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance productivity, labour efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure GMP, 5S, SOP compliance and workplace safety; lead training and supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Supply chain

Warehouse management

Logistics coordination

SAP

GMP

5S

ISO standards

Excel

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lead Warehouse & Logistics Excellence | Drive Operational Efficiency | Make an Impact

Are you a supply chain professional who thrives on operational challenges, team leadership, and continuous improvement?

We are looking for an experienced Head of Supply Chain to lead warehouse and logistics operations within a food manufacturing environment. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the seamless flow of materials from warehouse to production, managing third-party service providers, optimising inventory and resources, and driving operational excellence.

If you are passionate about building efficient supply chain operations, developing high-performing teams, and delivering measurable results, this could be the next exciting step in your career!

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse & Logistics Management

Lead warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring the timely receipt, storage, handling and delivery of raw materials, packaging materials and other supplies.

Manage third-party logistics and warehouse service providers to achieve operational KPIs, service standards and delivery commitments.

Oversee local delivery planning, warehouse capacity and logistics performance to support business and production requirements.

Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels through timely SAP transactions.

Ensure proper stock rotation using First Expiry, First Out (FEFO) principles and proactively manage slow-moving and ageing inventory.

Collaborate with Production, Planning and other departments to ensure timely material preparation and supply.

Monitor warehouse space utilisation, storage conditions and material availability to support uninterrupted production.

Operational Excellence & Cost Efficiency

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse productivity, labour efficiency and operational performance.

Monitor overtime, operating costs and resource utilisation to improve cost effectiveness.

Maintain high standards of warehouse housekeeping, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), 5S and compliance with established SOPs.

Review and update SOPs to improve operational consistency and efficiency.

Lead, coach and develop warehouse personnel through effective supervision and on-the-job training.

Monitor team performance and ensure operational KPIs and productivity targets are achieved.

Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures, food safety requirements and quality standards.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve operational challenges and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Warehouse and Logistics Management, or an equivalent qualification.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in warehouse and logistics operations, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG.

Strong knowledge of warehouse management, inventory control, logistics coordination and third-party service provider management.

Knowledge of GMP, 5S, FSSC and ISO standards is essential.

SAP knowledge will be an added advantage.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken.

Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Proactive, organised and committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Make a Difference: Play a critical role in ensuring smooth warehouse operations and uninterrupted production.

Lead & Develop: Take ownership of operational performance while coaching and developing your team.

Drive Improvements: Identify opportunities to optimise inventory, productivity and operating costs.

Work Across Functions: Collaborate with key stakeholders to strengthen supply chain performance.