Industrial Engineering Manager ( Base in Kuala Lumpur)

Argyll Scott Singapore; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational in the FMCG sector is seeking a Strategic Industrial Engineering Manager based in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves developing regional supply strategies, optimizing costs, and driving innovation across Pan-Asia markets. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in supply chain or manufacturing. This position offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions in a complex multinational environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in end-to-end supply chain or plant operations.
• Strong business acumen connecting supply decisions to commercial impact.
• Experience in complex, multinational environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy the regional supply strategy.
• Lead initiatives to optimize COGS and enhance network efficiency.
• Influence decisions to improve gross margin and operational performance.

Skills

Business and financial acumen

Collaboration and influence

Stakeholder management

Analytical capability

Job description

Industrial Engineering Manager (Asia)

Confidential – Global FMCG Company | Based in Kuala Lumpur

We are seeking a strategic and business-minded Industrial Engineering Manager to join a leading multinational in the FMCG sector. This regional role plays a key part in shaping the supply strategy across Asia, ensuring long-term growth, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

Role Overview

• Location: Kuala Lumpur

• Reports to: Regional Supply Chain Head

• Regional scope covering Pan-Asia markets

• Strategic individual contributor role with strong cross-functional influence (no direct team)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy the regional supply strategy — capacity planning, sourcing, make-vs-buy, and investment decisions.

• Lead initiatives to optimize COGS, drive network efficiency, and support capital planning.

• Partner with business, technical, and supply leaders to enable innovation and deliver supply capability for new products.

• Influence strategic decisions that improve gross margin and overall operational performance.

• Champion digital transformation and continuous improvement within the regional supply network.

Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of experience in end-to-end supply chain, manufacturing strategy, or plant operations within FMCG or related industries.

• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to connect supply decisions to commercial impact.

• Skilled in collaboration, influencing, and stakeholder management across markets and functions.

• Strategic mindset, high analytical capability, and experience working in complex, multinational environments.

• Background in FMCG preferred (food experience not mandatory).

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.